Run 1 week 1

[SuzieMac]

The first run!!

I thought of a thousand reasons why I couldn’t start this programme this morning - feeling tired - daughter coming to visit for the day - wrong shoes - total lack of confidence in myself to do it, and the list went on. Then I did it. I just did it. Now I feel so happy and proud of myself! Maybe I can do this after all?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

There are twice as many reasons why you should do it!

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

Enjoy your journey.

[SuzieMac in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks 😊

[misshp]

Well done! You can definitely do it! Have faith in the program, you’ll be running 5k before you know it 🏃‍♂️

[SuzieMac in reply to misshp]

Thank you 😊

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Well done! You’ve taken the first step(s), you can do it!

[SuzieMac in reply to Wenderwoo]

Thank you 😊

[2flatfeet Graduate]

Well done!!!😁👏👏👏👏👏

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

You certainly can do it SuzieMac ....you’ve done the hardest run and beaten those gremlins that were trying to change your mind...no overthinking, just get out there and get it done! Good lass!

[SuzieMac in reply to Mummycav]

Thanks so much!

[Ginter Graduate]

Well done you. You are at the start of an amazing journey. I will make you feel really proud of yourself. You will not regret it.👍🏻🏃🏼‍♀️👏

[Hidden]

You have taken the first step to doing it!

It's the beggining of a new journey that will make you fit and help you to learn a lot about yourself along the way.

Just keep going 😊👍

[SuzieMac in reply to Hidden]

Thanks 😊

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great for getting started, just go slow and slower again if needed. Make sure you are 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 😊😊

[SuzieMac in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks for the advice on water. This is the one thing I will forget about so must keep on top of it

[nchunc Graduate]

Welcome Suzie!

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Of course you can do it- starting is the hardest bit - you did it!!😄

I found it helpful to have my running gear all in one place so I could do “Don’t think, just grab gear & go”. I always planned ahead my running times for the week too, including planned flexibility when needed.

Good luck, if you post how you are doing, we will cheer you on. 😄

[SuzieMac in reply to Elfe5]

Thanks 😊

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Really well done. As I newbie myself, I can truly identify with actually getting out of the door being the hardest part.

What a great feeling when you finish your run though.

Keep coming back to this site for advice and inspiration. The people on here are amazing.

Let us know how your next run goes!

[SuzieMac in reply to RunningMigster]

Thanks and I will!!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

👏🎉Well done & the best is yet to come!! Keep going!!