I used to run, I used to be fit, I used to be a healthy weight. After a stressful couple of years I’m more unfit and fatter than I’ve ever been. I started WW this week and my first run starts tomorrow....it feels like there’s a very long journey ahead!! 😢
Let’s do this...: I used to run, I used to be... - Couch to 5K
Let’s do this...
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Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.
This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
Enjoy your journey.
Thank you, will have a proper read!
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There is..but you will have a wonderful time...keep posting and prepare to find the you...that you really are!
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Welcome. You can do it... and the journey is wonderful
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... and in 9 weeks time you can say to all your friends "I used to not run, I used to not to be fit, I used to have a unhealthily weight, I used to be unfit, I used to be fat, I have slimmed down thanks to C25K and have a healthier diet".
I wish you a happy and healthy next 9 weeks ' COttlestOne'. 😊 If it takes longer than 9 weeks, that is OK, good luck. Once you graduate from C25K you will feel like what you used to as described in your first sentence.
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Don’t lose heart I was exactly were you are 10 moths ago now i’m Almost 41/2 stone lighter and just about to complete week 4. I found doing the C25K has given me a wellness goal instead of continually aiming at weight related goals. Remember every journey starts with 1 step and you’ve taken it I can only hope your WW coach is a good as my Tasha. Good luck with your first run.
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All the best with your efforts - it will change your life. You will find tomorrow will be the hardest run of all - don't be put off by how hard it seems. Get through that and then it is downhill all the way and gets easier and easier..... Honest....
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You can do this! Good Luck tomorrow. Let us know how you get on!
Oh welcome, lots of us on gear felt like that, but this is a great support network, enjoy your first run, if I’ve learnt anything, it’s about slow and steady... have fun
Thank you everyone for the support! I know the first run (/walk!) will be the hardest...but tbh I think I’m quite looking forward to it. I’m definitely looking forward to feeling healthier. Until tomorrow...
First one done, feeling quite pleased that I a) dragged myself out of bed and b) didn’t give up on run number 1. I can’t say I enjoyed it, but I’m really glad I started. 😁