Newbie!

[Chloelm98]

Hi just did my first couch to 5k run and I have to admit it was really hard. I did it on the spot in my house as I don't have the confidence to go out yet.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Welcome to the forum and C25K Chloelm98, many say that run 1 is the hardest, you should find the other runs a little bit easier provided you run them slowly, either outside or on a treadmill at home or at a gym, don't be afraid to run them outside, onwards and upwards to run 2 of week 1. 😊 🏃

[Stottygirl Graduate]

Well done 😀 it took me ages to work up to going outside but I’m so glad I did it in January and today completed week 8 run 1. I repeated the early weeks to build my confidence and even this morning was nervous about going out but so glad I did. I go out early morning and don’t see many people. Well done for your first run and come outside! It’s fun 😊

[Sasquatch19 Graduate]

Well done you. I felt the same after my first run. After 6 weeks I have just done 25 minutes non stop which is something I never thought I could do. Just follow the programme and you will be fine.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Welcome and great job getting started. Get out there and get being seen over with as soon as you can, there’s nothing to fear! Enjoy your journey.

[TFG89]

I’m doing my first run tonight and I’m scared of being seen. Luckily I’ve got a big gob if anyone says anything. Then I’ll shuffle home and cry but I’m determined to go out and do it or I’m scared I never will. Well done for getting it done!

[Oldgirlruns Graduate in reply to TFG89]

Nobody will say anything other than hallo - a smile and a greeting in return will make you feel good! Enjoy!

[TFG89 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Hopefully! There’s lots of school kids out atm we’ve had issues with them climbing on our car 😤

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

Hi Chloelm! Welcome to the forum! Don’t be worried about running outside - you’ll become invisible to most and the rest will greet you with a hallo as you go past! Come outside and enjoy your running!

[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.

[notquiteretired Graduate]

Well done completing your first run, wherever it’s done each run is a step further to being fitter. I haven’t run outside yet as feel too unfit so using a treadmill until confidence builds and less fearful of looking stupid . Keep the faith, we can do this

[Tjlegz]

Hi. I too have just started this and doing it in my lounge. How's it going?