My very first day on C25k

[Pontejogger]

First Day

👋 everyone.... I did my first one today after buying running trainers

I’m so pleased I’ve started doing this... saw son off at 9am at the airport he’s off to America for 4 months and I’ve promised him I’ll stick at it so he sees a difference when he returns at Christmas 😊

Felt silly running in the street but I focused on the bright pink laces - ha ha 😂

[FatterPenguin Graduate]

Brilliant, well done you! No need to feel silly, but I can understand feeling a bit self-conscious to start with. That will disappear soon. And if anyone is looking at you I bet they are dazzled by those amazing pink laces 😉😊

[Pontejogger in reply to FatterPenguin]

Thank you 😊

[rosiecanrun]

Lovely trainers!! Well done. It's my first day too! How did you find it?

[Pontejogger in reply to rosiecanrun]

Better than I thought - my ankles seem slightly sore but otherwise ok.... how about you?

Well done for starting and thank you for the support

[rosiecanrun in reply to Pontejogger]

I had a sore shoulder whilst running but otherwise pretty good! keep keeping on!

[Pontejogger in reply to rosiecanrun]

Take care - funny enough my other very fit son said warm your arms up too and I forgot. I tried doing that thing you see people do where they grab their foot but I got cramp in my side 😬

[Bouncyshoes Graduate]

I love the shoes! He"ll be so impressed when he gets back - stick with it. Well done for making the right decision to get off the couch (and buy shoes with Pink laces😉)

[Pontejogger in reply to Bouncyshoes]

Thank you.... I’m not a pino person ... well I wasn’t but I am now 🙌

[2Tired2Run Graduate]

Well done and liking the look of your trainers

[Pontejogger in reply to 2Tired2Run]

Thank you they’re comfy - I’m lucky to live near an outlet place 👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on starting C25K, you can run in the nearest park if possible, you can use the walk to the park as a warmup before you run.

[Pontejogger in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you that’s a great idea 👍

[Pepe_1971]

Until Christmas you will be fitter, have more self confidence and your body will have changed, too.

welcome and good luck for your project!

[Pontejogger in reply to Pepe_1971]

Thank you 😊

[2Tired2Run Graduate]

That's exactly what i do 😁🚶‍♀️

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Nothing to feel silly about, you're out and running . C25k is an amazing plan and really does work you'll get lots of encouragement and support on here good luck 😊😊

[Pontejogger in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks 👍

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

We love a picture of new shoes here Pontejogger! Well done on starting C25K- don’t feel silly about running in the street - most people won’t even notice you! Take it slow slow slow, stay well hydrated and read Iannoda Truffe’s pinned post for newbies - it’s essential reading. Enjoy!

[Pontejogger in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Ha ha that’s true!!

And that’s s great tip about staying hydrated 👍

I will read the pinned post too

Thank you 😊

[Coolcookingteacher Graduate]

Brilliant start!

[Newbeg60 Graduate]

Brilliant! Well done for getting started! Thats definitely the hardest bit done!

Love the shoes!

[Hidden]

Ponte as in Pontefract? You don't have to answer that 😂.. But I know it well, in fact I was born there. Good luck! Wherever you come from! 😁

[Pontejogger in reply to Hidden]

Yes it is - I don’t mind answering that! 👍

It’s not a bad place - beautiful race course park and this has inspired me to do the park run they do on Saturdays.... loads turn up. Before my dog got too poorly to walk there I’d see them and think well done all of you - there’s all shapes sizes ages etc it’s a right party

And now there’s a new swimming pool being built in the park too.

Oops I’m waffling on!!!