First run!

[Kiraarrr]

Just did the week 1 run 1, feeling a little disheartened cause I couldn't do all of the runs anyone have this problem or any advice?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

C25K will work for you and your experience is not unusual.

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

Enjoy your journey.

[Kiraarrr in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you, this is really helpful!

[CraigL75]

Well done for trying👏🏻👏🏻it’ll get easier over time👍

[Kiraarrr in reply to CraigL75]

Thank you, I hope you're right! Need to keep my motivation!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Follow the link from IannodaTruffe ... the first runs can throw us... it is all new and different Your body wonders what is happening.

My advice, and you will get really tired of hearing it..is slow and steady. It works... So.. some stretching and a good walk maybe and when you head out to do this run again... think, slow snail, on a go slow... Snails rock and they get where they want to be in their own good time

Well done you!!!

[Kiraarrr in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you, maybe that was the problem, I was a bit too keen haha!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Kiraarrr]

There is a way to go, and it is a great path to follow, so no need to rush

[Kiraarrr in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks so much

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Well done for starting and don't be disheartened...you are definately not the first to find this run hard! Next time out,slow it down and this should help. 'Slow and steady ' is a much quoted mantra on this forum - pace will increase naturally as you get fitter and stronger. Good luck with the programme and keep checking in here - it is a great place for support, advice and just sharing the journey! 🙂

[Kiraarrr in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you so much

[Runawaytrainer Graduate]

I didn't know how long my route would take me and arrived at Boots after run 3 or 4. And I needed that rest while I waited to be served! Took will power to finish and not just walk home. Run 2 was better. Slow; needed those 90sec walks which were not brisk. Getting over the embarrassment of being out there as a poor runner, thanks to this forum. Give it another go. We can take a year building this up if we want to!

[Kiraarrr in reply to Runawaytrainer]

You're so right! Thank you

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

I’m very overweight and can’t run at all yet, so don’t worry. I tried a bit of jogging in 1:1 and could hardly walk the next day, so now I walk normally for the walk and as if I’m trying to get to the shop before it closes for the runs. I’m going to repeat week 1 indefinitely until I can actually jog all the runs, then move on. So you’re already going much faster than I am ! It’s a marathon, not a sprint, if you’ll pardon the cliche. Enjoy 😉

[Kiraarrr in reply to ButtercupKid]

I'm overweight too, so this helps a lot! Thank you, indefinitely repeating week 1 doesn't sound like a bad idea either!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Kiraarrr]

I was disappointed to find how unfit I really am, but I suppose once you know the truth you can start to do something about it !

[Kiraarrr in reply to ButtercupKid]

You're totally right! Getting ready for my second run now 👍

[Hidden in reply to Kiraarrr]

You will both be looking back in a few weeks amazed at how far you have both come.... well done both of you!

[Kiraarrr in reply to Hidden]

Thank you!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Every time I get out there instead of sitting at home thinking of food is one small victory 😁

[Red53 Graduate]

My grandfather used to say the only way to fail is not to try. I was to young and stupid to understand at the time, but it is good advice. You are stronger than you think, this program will teach you that if you let it. That you started is amazing, the community is hear to help.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Well done getting out there... follow the advice above and you’ll be loving this running malarkey soon. You can do it.