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[ramau]

Started couch to 5k today. Day 1 week 1!

Just wanted to say hello..

Have been diagnosed pre-diabetic and so have to lose 7kg in next 6 months - particularly around waistline.

I am hoping to come here for lots of encouragement as it is truly daunting

[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.

[Cuig1975]

Well done on starting I see loads of posts from people taking the plunge this week so stay on here and let each other know how your doing. Make the time for getting out for you , your journey ! Take your time and a rest day in between or 2 if your achy

[ramau in reply to Cuig1975]

Thank you for the support. I am going for W1R2 on Monday (just got the lingo!)

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Hello and welcome

You have made a great decision 👍

Use the forum for help and support. It really helps

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

Well done! This will really help shift that visceral fat! Just go nice and slow! My first tip is Your brisk walk can be faster than your run! And I run this way m.youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2...(Not working as expected?). It’s a low impact running technique designed to avoid injury, and very good for those of us carrying a little extra baggage! Good luck - this is an amazing thing you are about to do. And a kind forum to answer any questions and cheer you on your way!

[ramau in reply to DiscoRunner]

This is such a good video. Thank you for sharing - some great tips. Particularly the one where you should be able to talk while jogging. I m definitely this slow! But I am not so fussed about the speed now. Just want to get the confidence to do a 5k.

[DiscoRunner Graduate in reply to ramau]

Just don’t worry about doing the 5k in 9 weeks. First we learn to run for hall an hour, then you consolidate that with (as many) 3x30 minute run a week you can, until it feels comfortable. That took me about an extra 6 weeks. But with this slow jogging technique I love the running. Then I added 5 mins to one run every week or so, and I ran a 5k in 45 mins. I mostly do 1x50 (or 60 if I’m really up for it!) and 2x30. I feel so much better - and have lost 4 1/2 inches from my waist, not quite below the magic 35 inches but getting there. I’m thinking long term too, so how I feel & core measurements after 6 months of running, 6 months from graduation etc. Bug really loving what this slow running is doing for mind & body!

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Welcome ramau!

You will get all the support and encouragement you need on here. It’s a great forum with lots of virtual run buddies (VRBs) to keep you on track and give you a push/pat on the back as required.

Do look at DiscoRunners link. She sent it to me when I started and it’s been one of the best pieces of advice I’ve had. That, and along with go slow and then slower 😉! Also do do do keep hydrated and stretch after - so important.

Enjoy your journey. Happy running 😊

[Meedeb Graduate]

Welcome ramau. Enjoy - I’m just ahead of you in wk 1. Take it slow, if you think you’re going slow go slower 😎 this forum is so encouraging. Happy running.