W1r1

[Madrat36]

Wow 60 seconds feels like forever, I am knackered but feel fantastic for achieving it.

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Haha yes I thought the same.

And yet strangely, 90 seconds doesnt feel very long.

Well done. I'm assured it gets easier from here.

[runwithdog Graduate]

well done ! the first couple of week are the hardest.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Saying 60 seconds running doesn't sound much but running it is a different story.

But you did it and that feeling on completion is amazing.

Just go slow and slower again if needed and make sure you're drinking plenty water about 2-3 litres per day 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 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and includes links to stretches for pre and post run........they are not the same thing!

Enjoy your journey.

[Alast]

I was in exactly the same position a couple of weeks ago but am now 2/3 of the way through week 2. I'm not saying that it's easy but was pleased to find that the 90 second runs don't feel 50% harder the the 60 second ones of week 1. I didn't think I'd be able to run for longer than 60 seconds, so on my final run of week one I carried on for another 30 seconds (or half as many steps again as I was running in a minute) to see if I was going to be able to move on to week 2. I did it and to know that I now could, was a great feeling that had me looking forward to (instead of dreading) the next week!

[Puppy-love Graduate]

Well done. You’ve done the hardest part by starting. Enjoy the wonderful feeling of achievement as you progress through the programme. 👏👏👏

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Well done Madrat36 ...what a fantastic thing you have decided to do?!! I remember when I did that first ever run, I thought that everyone could see my lungs and heart trying to get out of my chest!!! Phew, I thought I would die!! But I carried on and here I am 2 years later, still out pounding those pavements..and so will you be because once the running bug gets hold of you there's no turning back!!

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Well done!

[Annieapple Graduate]

You are fantastic! Well done. Keep it slow!! Drink lots of water on run and rest days & enjoy the post run glow!!

👍🎈🌹

[Madrat36]

Hi all, thank you soo much for your lovely and supportive responses. Your all great 😀