W1R1 Stormy

[Waylander85]

Hi all. I never post in forums just read through them but ive been encouraged by my partner to.

Well started the couch to 5k. I got up yesterday morning at around 6am to the horrible storm we had outside. Wind howling. Rain tipping down.

I thought no..no way il wait for it to calm down. My partner agreed. Then i walked into living room where the two boys were ate a light breakfast and went out and did it regardless.

Still cant believe i did it. Just got to keep at it. Next run tomorrow morning before work. Rain or shine. So glad for the day of rest though my legs and thighs are so heavy today!!!!

Thanks for reading.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Well done for getting started. You're right it doesn't matter what the weather's like just get out and run.

C25k is an amazing plan and really does work you'll get lots of encouragement and support on here good luck 😊

[Tazzy_wazzy Graduate]

Well done 👍 the first run is the hardest. You’re on your journey now so have fun

[richfromnotts]

Well done on starting. You’ve done the hard bit now so I keep going. I was just like you when I started. My legs were really tired after my first run, but it gets easier and in a few months time you will be amazed by what you can achieve with this programme. When started I weighed 20.5 stone. 4 months on, i finished C25k several weeks ago but I can now run 6.5km and I’ve lost 1.5 stones. I can’t believe what I’ve achieved and if I can do this, you can too!

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Those first few runs are the hardest so very well done for starting especially in that weather it was harsh

Enjoy running as slow as you can and enjoy 😊

[Cakerunner Graduate]

Hey Waylander85, if you're motivated to go out in that sort of weather, it's in the bag! Even some of us running addicts are looking out the window.....and then doing a nope!😂😂 Well done, keep at it, and yeah, running in the rain is ace, I love it.....🏃‍♀️

[Ksh83 Graduate]

Well done! My first run was also in horrible weather - came home absolutely soaked! But if we can be motivated enough to run when it’s horrible, it makes it much easier to run when it’s nicer! Keep going

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

Starting the hardest bit. Just take things nice and slow - your brisk walk can be faster than your run - sip plenty of water on rest days and run days. And if you’re struggling with a run slow down some more! There are plenty of us slow runners here so you won’t be alone!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and includes advice on stretch after every run, which eases aches.

Enjoy your journey.

[60fit Graduate]

Well done! 👏 The support from this wonderful forum will help you along the way. Slow and steady. Enjoy 😀