Fat 50 and unfit!

[Nataliecarr]

Been trying to motivate myself for weeks to start the couch to 5k , I was so anxious then started reading posts on here which motivated me and I’m pleased to say I have just completed my first run! Nearly killed me but I did it and quite looking forward to Saturday now , thank you to everyone who posts , I don’t think I would of started without reading them x

[PixLau]

Well done 💕 the hardest part for me was always finding the motivation. Now you’ve done the first one you’ll absolutely ace the next 😊 good luck!

[WalkingWithLabradors Graduate]

Well blinking done and welcome to the club! Slow and steady. No rush in running. It’s not a race. 💐

[Hidden]

Fantastic! Welcome to C25K 😊. I'm also 50 later this year and have set myself a '5K by 50' goal. There's a wealth of help, encouragement and advice on here for novice runners. Take your time, find a steady slow pace, make sure you do the stretches after each run and drink plenty water. Happy running!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Welcome. It’s important to choose the right time to start... that’s my excuse, I looked at a running app for a year before I started... and that run nearly killed me too 🤣

Great job... enjoy getting back out there on Saturday.

[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

[Sasquatch19 Graduate]

Well done on starting this, you won’t regret it. Just stick to the plan and you will be fine. 😁

[Myzinnyboy Graduate]

Well done on getting started, it does get easier!

[Debston Graduate]

Well done - I'm finishing Week 8 tomorrow, and I can honestly say that Week 1, Run 1 has been the hardest part for me. Trust the programme - much to my amazement, it really works! - and just keep it slow and steady. Keep checking in here and let us know how it goes.

[Fabat50 Graduate]

Well done. You have done the hardest part! The people on here will support you massively on the hard days and will celebrate with you every step of the way. I found W1R1 hard too but just started week 7 and it’s going well. Trust the programme- people can’t tell you that enough.