Week 1 Day 1 - Oooooofffttttttt!

[Jane46a]

I’m a newbie!

Just completed the very first run...and boy did I struggle! I never realised how hard it is to run (or should I say jog!) for 60 seconds - I am so unfit!

Not sure this is for me but I’m going to try run 2 on Wednesday.

[Lardybumneedstorun]

I've just done my 1st run as well and it nearly killed me! Those 60 seconds seem to last a lifetime.

But well done for taking the first step and doing it. Here's to Wednesday!

[Jane46a in reply to Lardybumneedstorun]

And well done you!

Absolutely - I feel exactly the same. I don’t know why I expected the first one to be a bit easier? Or maybe I just thought I was slightly fitter than I actually am 😳

When are you doing your next one?

[Lardybumneedstorun in reply to Jane46a]

Wednesday too! I know I thought 60 seconds was nothing. How wrong was I!

[Jane46a in reply to Lardybumneedstorun]

Good luck Wednesday! We can compare notes then 😳😂

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and explains the recommended easy conversational pace..........slow down!!!

Enjoy your journey.

[Vintage61 Graduate]

Yay well done. Trust the program and it’ll work I’m sure. I’m an old big bird who had never run before April this year. I can now do 5k, which if I’m honest I still can’t quite believe. I’m no Mo Farah but I love it. It’s really helped my mind as well as making my knickers baggy!! Good luck 👍🏻

[Jane46a in reply to Vintage61]

That’s amazing - I really hope I can say the same one day soon!

[Vintage61 Graduate in reply to Jane46a]

I’m sure you will. You won’t regret it for sure

[Cath400 Graduate]

The first week was really hard for me but persevere and you will find the programme works. If you can't complete a run just give it a go another day. The 9 week programme took me 14 week!!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great for getting started. It will feel tough but that feeling of achievement on completing a run is great. Please stick at it, the rewards physically and mentally are amazing. Running is for you as it is for everyone on here . Just go slow and slower again if needed. Keep posting and keep reading other posts on here . You can do this . Good luck 😊😊

[Monnie41 Graduate]

Keep going Jane46a I thought I was in the twilight zone doing it ! I can't get over the self esteem it gives you and it's free you just walk out your front door ,it's crazy ! now I'm starting week 3 just go again and see 👍👍 your surprise yourself 😍

[Tayrm]

Was exactly the same, went out super early so no one could see me 😂 I must have looked a mess. BUT it really does work and slowly build your strength. I’m now at week four and loving it. The running tips you pick up along the way on the podcast make a huge difference so hang on in there and super well done for getting started. 🏃🏽‍♀️😀

[Tazzy_wazzy Graduate]

Keep going. Everything will drop into place and you’ll enjoy the weekly challenge. Well done for getting through your first run 🏃‍♀️

[Adavies_]

🙋🏻‍♀️ I was exactly the same, completed wk3 today never thought I could run for three mins, on to five next week and I’m really looking forward to it.

Never thought I’d be the person to say I love running x

[Jane46a in reply to Adavies_]

Amazing - well done!

I can’t wait to say such things...seems pretty impossible right now 😂

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

Hi Jane - it’s amazing how long a minute can be isn’t it! But you will be able to do it if you follow the plan. Go to the pinned posts and read Iannoda Truffe’s post for newbies which will give all you need to know. Take it really slowly (🐌 slow), stay well hydrated on your rest days and let us know how you get on!

[NearlyMan Graduate]

Well done! I felt like this was a platitude when I was first starting out - but that first run is the hardest of the plan. It’s true, at least so far for me. I’m on Week 6 Run 1 next and I still haven’t had a harder run that W1R1!

Keep going, the benefits are fantastic and you will amaze yourself each time you run.

[Jane46a in reply to NearlyMan]

I’m motivated to keep going (so far)😂

Well done on your achievement, I can’t wait to be at the later stages of the programme!