Starting to run

After having a bit of a scare with high blood pressure the fab nurse at my surgery prescribed 12 sessions at slimming world as a start to making some lifestyle changes. I didn't want to go on medication if there was an alternative.

I am 2 stone lighter and continue with slimming world as a paying customer. My BP is normal again and I have signed up to do the NHS couch to 5k with a view to running a 5k in Carlisle in January.

Wish me luck as I have never been a runner 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

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

Enjoy your journey.

[Woggle Graduate]

Good luck but you won’t need it just determination

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

You need mental strength, not luck. You’ve lost 2 stones, so you must have that strength... well done.

Follow all the guidelines, don’t go too fast, there’s no such thing as too slow.

January 5k gives you more than enough time to be ready.

Welcome and enjoy.

[misswobble Graduate]

Hi. None of us are when we start the programme fresh from the couch. We are now though 💪👍😃🏃‍♀️🐕

Go slowly through the programme. No hurry, no rush, no pressure. Have fun 🙂

[MikeJones68 Graduate]

Welcome to the world of running. I had never really run a year ago, but now it is a big part of my life. Stick with it and you will reap the benefits, which include being friends with us lovely lot on here

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Check out the link from our awesome IannodaTruffe ... slow and steady and enjoy!