Can’t believe I’m doing this!!!

Female, I’m 65, Arthritic and overweight by 2 stone. The last time I ran I was 15!!! 1st day, 1st run. Did it but can’t breathe.

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Well done! 👏 You got out there and did it! This forum is so supportive and there’s plenty of gd advice. I have a similar profile to you and i’m About to start week3. Like you, initially I was gasping for breath, I was advised to take it slow and steady, a slow jog. It worked for me. Good luck💐

[Deepestblue Graduate]

You are magnificent! 😁😁😁😁

Slooooow done, it’s not a race, it doesn’t matter how slooow you go, breathe and enjoy the journey.

You’ve just completed the most difficult run 👍👍

[purplewalker Graduate]

Yay! Way to go! Well done and be proud. Keep it slow and steady and more breath will follow!

[Kimbov Graduate]

Excellent! Hardest part is getting started. It’s surprising how quickly you build up your fitness xx

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

Well done! You will find loads of benefits from running. Slow down and run at a conversational pace (which when we start can be very slow). Looking forward to seeing your progress

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

If you cannot breathe, you are going too fast. C25K is about stamina, not speed.

Enjoy your journey.