How is everyone finding it?

[Mumonamissionn]

Hi, I’m Beth I’m starting Couch to 5k on December 1st and was wondering how people have found it!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Hi Beth... and welcome.

I won’t lie... I found the first run here bloody tough. Then I got told to slow down and it got easier!

Just remember this programme helps you to become a runner, you’re not one at the start... there is no too slow!

Enjoy your journey, and know just one thing... you can do this.

[Mumonamissionn in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you, this was so helpful! I can’t wait to start but I can imagine I’m going to struggle, I can’t run for more than 2 minutes now haha

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Mumonamissionn]

That’s ok... you only gotta do a minute at a time on the first! You’ll be fine

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

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

I found C25K to be one of the most empowering and life affirming experiences in my entire life. Be warned.......it changes lives.

Enjoy your journey.

[Mumonamissionn in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you so much! I can’t wait, thanks for the support!

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Welcome ! Some people find this entirely straightforward and bash cheerfully through in nine weeks. Others, like me, find it really challenging and have to do multiple repeats of every single run. Either is fine, and so is every possible variation in between. If you want to do this, you can do it. We’re all right here behind you. Take your time and enjoy the journey x

[Mumonamissionn in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thank you so much for your support, I can’t wait to try it out, determined to get fitter and lose a bit of baby weight eventually x

[Knittingrunner in reply to ButtercupKid]

I had to do this the first time I did C25k but this time it’s so much easier. It is about you so do what you can.

[Duddles Graduate]

The first run is the worst - that is the run you will feel most knackered after, and perhaps the run that is most likely to make you give up. Once you get through that, you will find it get easier and easier. Lots of experts on here will tell you to go slow and steady - I would also add that if it is hard, re-do the runs. It doesn't have to be completed in 9 weeks. Enjoy the huge change in your life which is heading your way.....

[Mumonamissionn in reply to Duddles]

Amazing thanks so much! I’ll definitely try to pace myself and I’m so determined not to give up! My goal is to take part in Park Run in the new year!

[Hidden in reply to Mumonamissionn]

Go for it! Really well designed programme to use at your pace. It was several weeks before I signed up to this app but so good to have somewhere to share the experience when those around you aren’t that interested!

[Deals1 Graduate]

Follow the programme. Keep it slow. Enjoy it. U will be amazed at what u can and will achieve. Good luck!!

[Mumonamissionn in reply to Deals1]

Thank you so much!

[Cuig1975]

Your starting at a good time the colder weather is good as this running warms you up very quick , as others have said take it slowly and the program works

[Mumonamissionn in reply to Cuig1975]

Thank you!!

[up_and_running]

Would be useful to think of it as Couch to 30 Minutes Running as it’s about time and not distance. Definitely follow the advice of going as slow as possible and taking the rest days to avoid injury.

It’s a tried and tested program that has been life changing for many. Enjoy your journey!

[LucyLou9 Graduate in reply to up_and_running]

Couch to 30 Minutes is right. I managed 5k for the first time on Sunday but it took me 45 minutes. I know lots of people will be much quicker than me but it’s not a race. I struggled with a minute at the start and repeated some weeks but I got there eventually.

[Mumonamissionn in reply to LucyLou9]

Amazing, well done you! I can’t wait to be able to do it

[Mumonamissionn in reply to up_and_running]

Thank you so much! So helpful

[Tartancat Graduate]

Welcome!

I could only run for 30 seconds before I started this, so even week 1 looked impossible. But it works!

Keep it slow, never run on consecutive days no matter how much you want to, and have fun!

[Mumonamissionn in reply to Tartancat]

Thank you so much!

[Gordon173]

I’ll just agree with everyone!! The first run killed me, even to say I hated it. Only the fact the other half was doing a different run I stuck to it. On W7 now and feels great and can’t believe the progress that can be made. Stick to the app. Take the rest days take it slow. 👌

[Mumonamissionn in reply to Gordon173]

Thank you so much! Great advice, let’s do this!

[Beatricefast Graduate]

Just go for it .. I am on week 3 and actually enjoying it ! ( yes I actually said that) .

[Mumonamissionn in reply to Beatricefast]

I want to be able to say I like running! Sounds like a long shot at the minute though lol

[Jlonomore Graduate]

I had tried before and failed. Like #unfitnomore I needed to slow down - it was tough but I managed every run and I’m in week 6 now and actually getting a kick from it now 😀. I was feeling very low on Monday went for my run and didn’t just feel better afterwards I felt good! Not saying I enjoy it but instead of thinking I’d quite immediately I’m now thinking of doing a park run when I graduate 😱

[Mumonamissionn in reply to Jlonomore]

That’s what my aim is too! To do park run on a Saturday morning and be able to complete it would be fab! Thank you

[JonathanP Graduate]

Hi Mumonamission - it's a fantastic programme. Hard work at times but worth it when you see the results! All the best

[Mumonamissionn in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks so much!

[runner56 Graduate]

It's a great programme and you are now on a journey that will take you to purchasing the most outrageous colour schemes you are ever likely to wear

Take it easy, one run at a time and don't look to far ahead. Slow slow slow is the way to go. In 3 or 4 weeks you will look back at these first few runs and won't believe that you found them difficult.

Good luck 👍

[Mumonamissionn in reply to runner56]

Thank you so much! Can’t wait xx