Newbie saying hello

[Pandarina]

This is my first post. I am new to running, overweight and the wrong side of 50 but apparently it is never too late to get started so here I am. I have just completed week 2, but actually it has taken me quite a long time to get to this point. I was very unfit and could not even do week 1 when I first tried a few months ago - it really scared me and put me off trying again. So I've gradually increased my walking pace when I walked my dog and gone on longer and more strenuous walks. I tried week 1 again 3 weeks ago and was really thrilled that I could do it this time, but I did the week twice before moving on to week 2. I feel on top of the world right now, I am so proud of myself - I hope I can manage to move to week 3 on Monday.

[Oaktree2]

Hello Pandarina! Well done for not giving up! You’re doing an amazing job so far, well done! I really love your determination and fighting spirit. What an inspiration!

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Wonderful!! You're right; it's never too late!

Have you read the guide to the programme? healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You should be proud 🌟 you're doing great 👍😁 keep it up and you'll be amazed at what you can do 😉

[Oldlady57]

Well done you!! Congratulations on your achievements thus Keep it nice & slow & you’ll get to your end goal. Enjoy your journey 👍🏻

[Lissy24 Graduate]

You're awesome!! Sounds like you're listening to your body and using the app to give you some structure/guidance but adapting to your needs. Very sensible.

I have had the app on my phone over 4 years now but only felt in the right frame of mind 4 weeks ago and I still have no idea why. I'm doing weight loss separately and now this for my fitness and all round healthiness before hitting the big 5 0 end of next year. Carry on doing what you're doing. Just keep going, don't give up now you've started ☺ We are reaping the benefits already. GO YOU!!!

[Marcia-H Graduate]

Hi! Well done!!! I’m also on week 2-move on at your own pace, try week 3 at least and repeat week 2 if it didn’t go as well! Just keep at it!!!!

[Hidden]

Great tenacity and determination! This will see you do well as a runner

[sallenson Graduate]

Brilliant and well done!! Get ready to astonish yourself. Just take it nice and slow and gentle and you'll be on that podium in no time.

Let us kown how you're getting on!! And find a few Virtual Buddies on here who are doing the same week. It's the Buddies who get you through this

[Dee_N Graduate]

Fantastic perseverance! 💪🏽

[AgingMetalHead Graduate]

Brilliant! Well done. I think doing some walking training is a great idea if week 1 seems difficult. I did exactly the same thing before I tried week 1 for the 2nd time.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[Pandarina in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you, I found this really helpful - especially the taking it slowly part. I started week 3 this morning and loved it - despite the rain.