New to this

[saba-27]

Just completed my first run, it was tough but I did it and now feel great. Really hope I can keep this up. At the minute it feels a bit daunting but I need a challenge. Anyone else in the same boat ??

[Time_to_run Graduate]

Well done, you’ve done the hardest bit which is actually getting out there for that 1st run. Onwards & upwards from here. Follow the programme, use this forum and remember to take rest days and you’ll be absolutely fine 👍🙌

[saba-27 in reply to Time_to_run]

Thank you, I can't get out on Sat due to work so hoping to go out tomorrow and then Sun. I suppose it's more difficult if it's raining 😩

[saba-27 in reply to Time_to_run]

I can see your 2nd reply on my email but can't see it on the app. However I did it again this morning, weather was good again 👌so that helped but now rest until Sunday. Thanks for spurring me on.

[LW78]

I did my 2nd run today... first was good ... this one I actually enjoyed 😀 just hoping I can keep it going

[saba-27 in reply to LW78]

you and me both !

[Buddy34 Graduate]

We all started where you are now it may look daunting but this plan is amazing how it gets you from 60 seconds to 30 minutes is amazing . Me at the beginning I thought I can't run for 30 minutes but I'm doing it so good luck and hope you enjoy running 😊

[saba-27 in reply to Buddy34]

yes i'm thinking " no way can I run his 30 mins" but getting hope from you all, thanks for the inspiration

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

Well done for joining, that's the hardest bit. I would say dont over think it and either plan runs on specific days or every other day and then just do it ;-). That's what I had to do and gess what, today I run 30 minutes!! I hadn't even thought of that when I started, I thought, I'll just run the next run and see where it takes me.

This is a great forum so keep posting you'll get tonnes of support. It helped me through r2 of week 1 when I suddenly realised what I was doing and other wobbly moment.

Great to have you on board!

[saba-27 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Thank you and well done for running 30 mins 👌Everyone on here seems very supportive.

[Couchpotato2 Graduate in reply to saba-27]

incredibly so! Warning! You are going to get addicted to running quite soon

[Platosgirl]

Yes. I've just done run 2 of week one and feel very daunted but going to keep with it. The first run was a real struggle and didn't think I'd finish it but i did and though far from easy the second run was a little less of a struggle. I found the music on the pod cast made it go quicker and I feel amazing afterwards. I've also started following the stretch and strength exercises you can do on rest days to help build my legs up. Keep with it and good luck - see you at graduation :0)

[saba-27 in reply to Platosgirl]

I thought I replied to you yesterday but it seems to have disappeared. I did my 2nd run this morning as have to work all day tomorrow . and yes it was tough but so worth it. where do you find the stretch and strength exercises ?

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

Hi Saba-27, I did my first ever run yesterday: couldn’t stop grinning when I got home! Well done you, enjoy the rest of the programme!

[saba-27 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Hi there, yes I felt great too. Looking forward to my next run. Good luck to both of us !

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

Just take it one run at a time and you will be fine.

Enjoy your journey.

[saba-27 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you, great information in that link. looking forward to this challenge 😊

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Well done saba27👏👏👏💐💐💐

[saba-27 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you