Absolute Beginner

[Colourmegray58]

I'm here because I want to get some fitness back in my life and am inspired by so many people around me running and/or going to the gym. I've heard about Couch to 5K so thought I would investigate for myself. My search has led me here.

[rustyredwreck]

hi Colourmegray58....i'd highly recommend the couch to 5k schedule and app. The app together with the community has helped me to kickstart a long overdue fitness drive and return to running. hope you give it a go. i'm not a gym person (too self conscious) but have always loved running..good luck whatever you decide to do.

[Colourmegray58 in reply to rustyredwreck]

Thanks for the reply. Is the app only for iPhone and not Android? If so is there a good similar app for Android? Thanks

[Colourmegray58 in reply to Colourmegray58]

Got it now.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Welcome Colourmegray58 to one of best coaching running clubs in the world, the UK's. Healthunlocked NHS C25K running course. If you keep ridgidly to the program you will be able to run for 30 minutes in 9 weeks time, if you are not happy with any runs or week's you can repeat them, you don't need to run a 5K in 9 weeks but just run continuously for 30 minutes at the end of the month week. 😊 Good luck 🤞.

[Colourmegray58 in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you. I've found the app and it's dl. I'm almost looking forward to getting started! Ha but seriously I think I actually am.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Colourmegray58]

Fine, that last line I wrote "month week" that should be ninth week.

[Razouski]

you've come to the right place Colourmegray58 , this community is fantastic for giving advice, guidance, support and encouragement, and has helped many of us go from being fairly sedentary to being quite committed runners. The app is really helpful, and having someone telling you when to run and when to walk helps to keep you on track.

The forum is also really good for motivation. Share your runs with us, the good, the bad and the downright frustrating and someone will always listen or give you a word of encouragement.

Good luck and happy running.

[steviej99 Graduate]

Welcome to C25k Colourmegray, I agree with all the responses. I started in September, followed the programme now I'm running 3 times a week, done two 5k parkruns and look forward to my run days when I'm on a rest day. It is transformative. I'm really slow but it's not about pace, I feel so much fitter. Good luck with your running in 2019 !

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

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

Enjoy your journey.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Welcome. This is a great place to come after a run and tell your story, we are so pleased to have you running with us. You can do this... slow and steady is better for you than trying to go too fast... let the fitness build. Enjoy your journey.