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[Strawberry-]

Hi I’m on week 1, just completed run 2. Im 56 12st 11 and very unfit but determined to do this. Any words of encouragement gratefully received.

[Gwenllian1 Graduate]

You have done the most important thing which is to get off the couch! So congratulations!! I did c25k at 64 and I've never been a runner. I'm still very slow but I graduated in April and I'm still running! The only advice I can give is to get out there and do those runs. Trust in the programme. It is absolutely brilliant and you will do it , honestly! Sometimes it's hard and if you need to take an extra day of rest or repeat a week that is totally fine. But honestly it's one of the best things I've ever done and does wonders both for your health and your confidence. You are definitely doing the right thing. Best of luck with it all.

[Tulipcat Graduate]

I’m 57, and after a healthy eating campaign, have lost weight and graduated. They say you can’t outrun a bad diet, so I adjusted my habits to match my running and now feel grrrreat. And, truly, if I can do it, you can! It’s amazing how fast you will see results. Keep reading the forum. Keep taking it slowly. Enjoy! X

[Strawberry- in reply to Tulipcat]

Thanks It’s helping my bad eating habits as I don’t want to undo my good work after my run.

[Rogie55 Graduate]

I am older and slightly bigger, and have graduated and just finished my second park run. You will enjoy the process and then enjoy the well being you feel. Also if you want to lose weight, the calories in a mars bar, is a good 30 mins run! Makes you think twice about wasted calories. Well done your on your way.

[Strawberry- in reply to Rogie55]

Thank you x

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and is full of tips.

C25K works.........be prepared to be amazed at your in transformation in just a few weeks.

Enjoy your journey.

[Strawberry- in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks x

[backintime Graduate]

well done for getting off the couch.

stick with it and you'll be happy you did. It's great!

[Strawberry- in reply to backintime]

Thanks x

[SkiMonday Graduate]

Hi Strawberry-. Congratulations on getting started!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

C25k is an amazing plan and really does work you'll get lots of encouragement and support on here good luck. Just go slow and drink lots of water 7 days a week 😊😊

[Vicjo Graduate]

Hi I’m about your age and weight and haven’t run ( or done much exercise) since my 20s so was dreading getting started. Just finished week 1 and it feels good. The runs are getting better although I can’t imagine doing more than the 60 seconds! On to week 2! Let’s do it together!

[Strawberry- in reply to Vicjo]

I’m feel exactly the same. 1 more run then week 2! We can do this 💪

[Tulipcat Graduate in reply to Vicjo]

You could always repeat a week to take things really carefully if you wanted to. I went back from week 6 to week 3 after an Achilles scare. I think it made me stronger and certainly more patient.

[Sp81 Graduate]

Congratulations on starting and welcome. You can do this.

I started at Easter a similar weight to you. I have since lost 19lb by running my 3 runs a week. Making better food choices and using a diet diary app. It was surprising in the beginning how many calories I was logging.

[Strawberry- in reply to Sp81]

Thanks nice to see we are all in the same boat x