First ever post

Never done anything like this before but found it in the app so thought I’d give it a go !!

[damienair Graduate]

Don’t just give it a go. Embrace it and just like me it will change your life. I’m fitter, faster, lighter and healthier now at 45 than I was at 25. 2 years after doing C25K I run 4 x times per week including a 10K and Parkrun. Believe me if I can do it anyone can. Welcome.

Damien

[Hidden in reply to damienair]

Thanks for your reply, not very good at this, I’m not on any social media so not sure how to do it I think I messed up and replied as a general post not to you directly 👍 I’ll get the hang of it 👍

[backintime Graduate]

Yeah come play with us : ) we are all in different stages of the programme. Anything you need to know someone here will have an answer

[Hidden in reply to backintime]

Thanks for your comment, not to good at this I think I replied but generally and not directly 👍I’ll learn

[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

[Hidden in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks and thanks 👍

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Welcome ! How’s your journey going ?

[Hidden in reply to ButtercupKid]

Hi thanks not to bad I think I’m on wk 7 first of three runs completed this morning 👍

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Good for you ! That’s great work ⭐️

[Hidden in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thanks good luck with yours 👍👍

[Hidden]

Hi and thanks for the replies, I’m on wk7 first run and just completed that 👍 sorry if my post was misleading I meant that iv never posted before as I’m not on any social media, I found this section on the app and thought I’d give it a try to find others doing the same thing 👍👍

Thanks again for the replies

[backintime Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I don't use facebook or any other social media platform except linkedin, but this is a nice forum and everyone is very friendly. Don't feel obliged to post, but reading the others gives good hints and tips for problems you might have and if you feel like it, post your own.

If you're not used to social media, you need to decide how much personal information you are happy giving away. Some people post their run routes, some give more general information and some have their real names. You have to decide what is the right amount of information for you.

If you want to read up on it, this gives a good idea

irmi.com/articles/expert-co...

I am a bit overly cautious, but a bit of caution is probably not a bad thing

[Hidden in reply to backintime]

Thank you for your comment and information yes I’m a bit cautious to nothing wrong with that in this modern day, enjoy your journey 👍

[Debston Graduate]

Hi Running1965, sounds like you are making great progress, Week 7 already so you have left the walking intervals behind! This is a lovely forum, keep posting, I love to hear how everyone is doing, it really inspires me to keep on running. 🏃 ☺

[Hatman Graduate]

Welcome Running1965. This is just a group of learners who share experiences. Wise man learns from other people’s mistakes. Well done to you for getting this far on your own. I hope you don’t run up and down Pen y Fan. It was all I could do to run Week7 on the flat. Enjoy your running.

[Hidden in reply to Hatman]

Thanks for your reply, and your comments all noted lol yes I run down Pen Y Fan I can only dream of running up tho lol good luck with your journey 👍

[suebuzz Graduate]

Hi Running1965 and welcome. I too have just run the first of week 7, it’s a fantastic achievement isn’t it. Good luck with your journey.

[Hidden in reply to suebuzz]

Thanks for your comment and well done yes it’s good when you get there, good luck to you to 👍

[Lindsey-joy Graduate]

Hello! Welcome and congratulations on taking your first step.........please tell me you didn't run up Pen-y-Fan! I literally crawl up there! 😂

[Hidden in reply to Lindsey-joy]

Hi thanks for your message and welcome, no I can only dream of running up but I do run down lol 😂

[Tasha99 Graduate]

The forum for a great support - and when you’ve graduated you can go on the ‘bridge to 10k’ forum too 🤣

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks yes I hope so how’s your journey going???

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I graduated a year ago gone April and I’m about to start marathon training next week 🤣

[MuddledGardener Graduate]

Wow! Week 7 without any support from this forum! 😱 You must be made of tough stuff! 🤣 Well done, and welcome!

[Hidden in reply to MuddledGardener]

Thanks for the message, yes lol it’s taken me until now to find it 😂😂 I have enjoyed so far but hopefully with the addition help it will be easier, how are you doing????

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I’m doing W6r1 this evening, and I’m really excited to be progressing as per the program. Thankfully, I haven’t had any injuries to date, though I did have to take a week off due to a nasty virus. 🙄

[Hidden in reply to MuddledGardener]

Not good running if you’re not feeling good better to take a break, what’s your aim ??? Mine is to redo the Cardiff Half but quicker lol 😂

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Well, I’m overweight, and used to wheeze just putting on my socks, let alone walking upstairs! That had to change, and changing it is! 😊

[Hidden in reply to MuddledGardener]

Me to, I started a few years ago when I failed to walk Pen Y Fan I knew something had to change or I might not be around to change it 👍