First run

[Cassowary]

I said this to someone else earlier, but am going to repost here as well.

My first run (well, sort of jog) was today - and I lasted 10 mins. LOL!

Having read other people's experiences, I know that for some people it will very hard going at first & I realise I'm one of them. BUT - I've just done 10 minutes more than I would have done otherwise. So maybe it might take me 10/11 weeks to get to 5k, but honestly I'm too old & too grumpy to care. 10/11 weeks ago, I wouldn't have even considered this, it only occurred to me to start this 2 days ago. If I can get a bit healthier by this Spring, then I'm doing better than I was last Spring.

To everyone who's just started - don't beat yourself up, I know I'm not going to! Go at the pace you're comfortable with & what your body can handle. I'm pretty sure my trainer "Jo W" won't mind.

Take care & remember "Every Little Helps".

[Cassowary]

Oh and one more thing. When it's THIS cold outside, take some tissues with you. Trust me.

[Couchpotato2 Graduate in reply to Cassowary]

not just you that is running...

[Cassowary in reply to Couchpotato2]

?

[Couchpotato2 Graduate in reply to Cassowary]

your nose is running too in the cold?

[Cassowary in reply to Couchpotato2]

LOL!!!

[Sophia1712 Graduate]

Jo Whiley is a good voice coach isn't she?

If you struggled after 10 mins, go even slower!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome.. slow and steady and trust the plan!!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

Enjoy your journey.

[Cassowary in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Lovely, thanks for that!

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Took me nine weeks of repeats to conquer week 1. 4 months to reach week 7. Believe me, if you want to enough, anyone can do this. Always remember the First Rule of C25k: The only run you fail is the run you don’t go for ! Happy running 😀

[Cassowary in reply to ButtercupKid]

That's actually really helpful to know, so I'm not alone in my slow start!

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Cassowary]

Far from it ! Stick with it - you’ll get there x

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Welcome. I love your attitude to this... enjoy your journey. Here’s to your spring 2019 self running circles around your spring 2018 self.

[Tartancat Graduate]

Excellent attitude! It's not a race to get to the finish line, it's the start of a fantastic journey.

Enjoy!