Third attempt

[DottyF]

Hi this is my third attempt at couchto5K and this time I’m determined to graduate. I’ve normally done it with a friend but she’s unable to do it at the moment due to a flare up in her rheumatoid arthritis so this time I’m on my own.

[Jell6 Graduate]

How can you be on your own , when we are all here?😊

Post your runs, you will get loads of support, advice and encouragement, and best of all, you can do the programme at your own pace.

Good luck 🤩

[DottyF Graduate in reply to Jell6]

I’m hoping that in my own it will work better as I can just fit it in round my own stuff. I’m more of a jeffer really and although I’ve done two marathons I’d really like to be able to run a 5K

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to DottyF]

Can't see that being a problem!

[DottyF Graduate in reply to Jell6]

I normally only run 30 seconds at a time

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Jell6]

Love this reply from Jell & just to add welcome! 👋🌸

[DottyF Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you I’ve felt very welcome

[Vegout25 Graduate]

Hi DottyF, my third time also! Just run my week 1 Run 1 and felt great to be moving again. Downloaded some new tunes and enjoyed the sunshine. Good luck with your fitness journey. 👍😊

[DottyF Graduate in reply to Vegout25]

Thanks I did week 1 this morning too maybe we can cheer each other on

[Vegout25 Graduate in reply to DottyF]

Definitely. Look forward to your next posting. Tuesday morning is my next scheduled run. Have a great day 😊👍

[DottyF Graduate in reply to Vegout25]

And you I’m aiming for Tuesday evening

[Vegout25 Graduate in reply to DottyF]

Success! It was a struggle getting out of bed & I had plenty of excuses but I did it. Strangely felt accountable as knew you’d ask me but I’ll take anything to motivate me. Rewarded with a lovely run in a cool, dark morning with a little breeze. Enjoyed seeing the light gently increase. Hope you enjoy your evening run & it’s not too hot. Let me know how you get on 👍😎

[DottyF Graduate in reply to Vegout25]

Well done you I like an early morning run but work is so full on at the moment that’s it has to be evenings I’ll let you know how it goes. Have a great day

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great for starting again. I did and still do run on my own apart from parkrun and I love it.

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

[DottyF Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks I do know it works and I’ve got as far as week eight but this time I’m determined to graduate and beyond x

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

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

In my opinion you are better off doing C25K on your own, with no compromise on your pace.

Enjoy your journey.

[DottyF Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you