Novice runner!

Just completed my 2nd run of week 1! A complete novice! Feel great but right now just cannot imagine running nonstop for even 5 mins. I think first I will visualise it, see myself completing it and feeling really good for having done it!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Just take it one run at a time... you don’t have to be able to see the top of the staircase to take the first step up.

Welcome... you can do this... enjoy your journey.

[CouchDweller]

Well done, be proud of yourself. I’ve just completed my 3rd run of week 1, and found it a bit easier than the first 2 times, I daren’t think about week 9 as it seems impossible for me. I’ve shocked my friends and family by starting this challenge but they’ve been really supportive so I’m sure I’ll get there....eventually.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

As the others say, take it one run at a time, trust the plan and believe in yourself.

Enjoy your journey.

[Scouser67 Graduate]

Welcome to the wonderful world of running.

It was quite daunting when I first started the programme. I couldn’t imagine running for 30 minutes, but I did it.

Take each run as it comes and have faith in the programme. Slow but steady. You can do it.

Good luck and happy running 🏃‍♀️

[Buddy34 Graduate]

You can do it. Each run and each week is preparing you for what is ahead . Good luck 😊

[EileenCl]

We are at the same stage! I am not thinking ahead at all, just taking each run as it comes, absorbing all the advice given here, and looking forward to being fitter. Although at the moment I find the running difficult, I am far more energised for the rest of the day, and that’s what I look forward to. Stick with, we’ll be the ones with all the wisdom to pass on soon!

[arbitrarygenius Graduate]

I took it week by week, but really run by run. I never thought I'd do 5 mins and told myself I'd happily stop when I got to 10 mins if that's what my body said.. then I just kept doing it run by run. Still can't believe I managed 30 mins!

[Fluffiness Graduate]

You will run for 5, then for 8 then 20 and so on till you reach the magical 30!! The programme is designed to train you physically and mentally for each stage of your journey to 5k/30 mins!! As others have said, congratulations and keep going, each run is a success!

[MuddledGardener Graduate]

Well done for starting! Take each run at a time, and don’t peek at what future runs contain! I thought I was going to die on w1r1, but I can now run for forty-five minutes! You will too. Trust the programme. It really does work, and this forum is fantastic for support and encouragement, plus helpful tips and advice, and lots of giggles. 😁

[Goslow Graduate]

Congratulations on completing w1r2 🙌 I thought the same as you, I have never run before. Just take each run at a time, you will be amazed how quickly you build strength.. I am on w6r1 I never thought I'd get this far.positivity all the way.. you've got this 🙌🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️