First time out coming up

[Myzinnyboy]

Hi all

I’m new here and I intend to start tomorrow morning Monday 11th March. I’m 66 two stone overweight and very unfit. I’ve been reading about all the success stories and hope to be a graduate in the end. There is a cancer run in July here that’s 5 K and I would love to be able to take part in that, so here goes. I’m going early in the morning as I don’t really want to be seen first time out like puffing Billy and whichever way I go there’s a hill! I have got proper trainers ! Hope any other starters for tomorrow do well.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

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

Enjoy your journey.

[Scorry]

Congratulations on getting started. I am 63 and am doing a pre first week warm up while on holiday this week. Will start w1 next week.

[Susiephonic]

The best thing I can say is it’s harder to start than it is to keep going! After knowing I should do something for years about getting fit (I’m 51, overweight and haven’t exercised in years), I finally took the plunge yesterday and did my first W1 run. Yes, it was hard - but I used the app and it was really good. Managed to keep going - even through a hailstorm - and finished. It is the best feeling knowing that I finally took the plunge and did it and you’ll feel that way too. You’ve done really well making the decision to start!

[Myzinnyboy Graduate in reply to Susiephonic]

I completed the first run today and I enjoyed it, yes I did really enjoy it. Here’s hoping run 2 will be enjoyable , I know it will get harder but it was good for my soul not to fail at the first hurdle. Best wishes for your first week, we can do it

[Susiephonic in reply to Myzinnyboy]

Well done! Glad it went well. My next’ll be tomorrow. We can do this! 😁

[Jundal Graduate]

Well done on the decision, hopefully by now it's well done on your first run! Stick to the programme, keep it slow and you'll be fine.

[Myzinnyboy Graduate in reply to Jundal]

Yes I’m back home after first week first run and I enjoyed it. Roll on Wednesday!

[Jundal Graduate in reply to Myzinnyboy]

Well done! Hot bath tonight, and remember to stretch off properly. If you don't, you'll get hit in the night by elves that make you ache, make your legs hurt and regret being active...

Personally I find radox muscle soak is nice for the after run bathing experience.

[lizzierunning Graduate]

Hi again - thanks for your message on my first post. Clicked on yours and your dog is a BC! I note you're planning on doing a cancer run so that's another thing we have in common too. This thing is doable and like others here say it soon becomes enjoyable, promise.

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

What a lovely running companion you have 💕 my cat refuses to come with me 🤷‍♀️

Congratulations on starting the program. Post often, we love to hear how people are getting on and I think you'll find it a great community on here.

Fyi pictures of dogs, scenery or new trainers are always welcomed 😃

Happy running x

[pixiepixels]

Well done for getting out! I've also started because I wanted to do a cancer run in July 🏃 good luck