Day 1 ....

[1Cat]

Just getting ready to start, so it's really good to see so many positive messages and runners graduating from couch to 5k. Need an exercise that sticks!

App all set up (Sarah Millican), light drizzle outside, just need to find my trainers ...

Can anyone tell me how far I need to walk/run on day 1?

Cat x

[tiggs1 Graduate]

You will do runs for 60 seconds and then walk for 90 seconds stay slow!

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Have you not got the app downloaded?

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Eight one minute runs, seven ninety second walking breaks.

[1Cat Graduate]

Lovely, thanks. Have the app, just don't want to finish too far from home!

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to 1Cat]

There’s a bell that rings halfway through so you can judge how much further there is to go. Good luck 😁

[1Cat Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Thanks, I heard the bell after I turned but had slowed down quite a bit by then, so the shorter walk worked!

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate]

Good luck with run 1, it will change your life! It's the hardest run of all so take it really slowly. The instinct is to run hard for those 60 seconds, but take it very slow and you'll be fine! Let us k ow how you do!

[1Cat Graduate in reply to Fatgirlslim19]

Thanks, though I might have to speed up if I see someone I know!

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate in reply to 1Cat]

Haha that does tend to happen a bit 😆

Don't worry about how you think they think you look, they'll just be impressed that you're out there doing it!

[1Cat Graduate in reply to Fatgirlslim19]

Solved, I did the first run in the dark!

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate in reply to 1Cat]

That's even braver!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great for getting started, just go slow and slower again if needed. Make sure you're drinking plenty water, 2-3 litres 7 days a week it will really help.

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

[1Cat Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome... read this before you begin.. essential reading !

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Take it steady and take it slow... keep posting for terrific support and encouragement... and enjoy!

Well down you for beginning this

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

The guide will tell you that you don't have to cover any specific distance or move at any particular speed......... C25K is duration based.

Enjoy your journey.

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Congratulations on deciding to start C25K! If you’ve downloaded the app then there’s a ‘half way bell’ that’ll ding so you’ll know if you’re doing an out and back run then you can turn around and head back home. Good luck! And don’t forget to Let us know how you get on 👍🏼

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

Welcome 🤗👍

[1Cat Graduate]

Thanks everyone, for the advice and encouragement. Have officially completed my first run, feeling really chuffed (and Sarah Millican was a good choice)!

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to 1Cat]

That first run is the hardest, well done for getting out there enjoy your running journey