2 years ago I developed a (non cancerous) tumor in my spinal column. Surgery removed it and I was confined to a wheelchair for the best part of 4 months. I am an ex rugby player that put on a total of 40 kg since the operation. Joined a gym 2 months ago and now I’m starting on this.
God, I hate running unless I’m chasing a ball around a field so with Sarah Millican in my ear and Spotify on loop (and maybe I’ll bring a rugby ball for comfort) I’m committed to giving this 100%
Wow Panzer1896, your determination is inspiring! Good luck in the morning, let us know how you get on ☺️
Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.
This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
Enjoy your journey.
Good luck
Brilliant decision, good luck for your first run in the morning and let us know how it goes!
It’s a life changer! Set your three run days and stick to them rain, hail, snow or shine (but maybe not ice🤣). Well done! Update us regularly as this forum is key!
I learnt to run for 30 minutes with Sarah Millican, she's so gentle, such a nice feeling to remember her instructions and encouragement, not that long ago for me. Best wishes to you Panzer1896.
Huge welcome and well done you..
healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
Do check the link out. Essential reading!
You can still run around fields.. it is fantastic...Slow, steady, take every single thing in...post your runs fro incredible support and encouragement..
So get out there, get that first run done and you are on your way!
Some of my runs are around the town rugby pitches!
And I love the picture of you running with a rugby ball under your arm! Might confuse people. A lot!
Enjoy your running.
Good luck with your journey
Welcome to the best journey of your life! Sarah Millican is a fab trainer!
Great, c25k really is amazing and really does work you'll get lots of encouragement and support on here good luck 😊
Wow - you can so do this!! Feel confident that your sporting mentality will get there - plus a great soundtrack!!
Glad to hear you’ve recovered. Good luck for your 1st run, I’m sure you’ll begin to enjoy this new journey you are taking - take a rugby ball if it helps you, who cares what people think (especially if you run back and fore on a rugby pitch!) Complete the programme at your pace so if you feel you need to repeat a run or week, do so - no shame in it, many have and many will - remember it’s your journey, no one else’s! Let us know how you get on 🤗 x
Good luck - the hardest part is already done & your determination (& Sarah's voice) will carry you through next stages.
Xx
Hi Panzer1896, given your previous sporting workload, I'm sure you will not only try but convert this with a winning result. I started my journey last week and this morning I started W2 R1... you've got this... and the support on this forum is terrific.
Hey, that's an amazing journey so far. Good luck with the running ... it's not my bag either but it's a very useful "means to an end" for me. And you'll get lots of help and support on here, so there's nothing to lose (and everything to gain!).
Go Panzer1896, you can most definitely do it. You’ll be outstanding. Well done. Xxx
Not starting from week 1?
Week 6 Run 1 first morning run! ouch
Started today - Week 1 Run 1 complete :-) Woo Hoo
Todays the Day. Start of my journey. Week 1 run 1 
Week 2 Run 1! And good news from the doctor this morning!
