First timer

[DavidClarke]

HI I'm David, 47 yes old, diabetic and overweight. Started healthy eating about 2 months ago with the aim of helping loss weight and reduce blood sugars. A friend said to try the couch to 5k, so here I am after doing run 1 of week 1. Actually looking forward to run 2 and proving everyone wrong.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Hi David, welcome to C25K and the forum, glad that you enjoyed your first run of week 1, yes, you prove all your friends wrong by continuing with the program, you can repeat any runs or weeks as much as you want, onwards and upwards for you to run two or week one.

[Dexy5 Graduate]

You have taken the hardest step by starting this amazing programme. Take it slowly and in 9 weeks you could be running 30 minutes.

Some people who started this with me 18 months ago are now running half marathons! Others are happy to stay at short distances and run for the health benefits.

You will get lots of good advice on here so keep posting.

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Welcome and congratulations on getting started. Try to plan the programme into your every day life so you have no excuse for not going out. You will get loads of advice and support here.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

WdWelcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

Enjoy your journey.

[damienair Graduate]

This C25K plan is amazing and along with portion controlled healthy eating it will change your life. I have got so much from running in the last 2.5 years, I’m 45 and wish I started years ago. But I started and I’m still going, and have lost 2.5 stone in weight and I’m happier and healthier now than I was in my late 20’s. Stick with it.

Damien

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Hello David , great for getting started. Just go slow and slower again if needed. Also remember to drink lots of water per day about 2-3 litres and not just on run days.

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

[Getfitok Graduate]

Welcome & good luck with your running journey.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Hi DavidClarke ...Good to hear from you...welcome to the forum, you will find lots of advice and encouragement on here so keep popping in for a look and to keep us updated with your progress...and you enjoyed your first run too, brilliant! Sounds like you've got good reasons to start c25k so besides enjoying yourself you'll also see all the benefits of a healthier lifestyle too so its a win win!!

[Sook2 Graduate]

You can do it! you’ll enjoy it!

[Shotley666]

Hi David

In the same position as you Diabetic and overweight,just started C25k this week and also looking forward to my runs when I get home at night.