Day 1

[Pilatesrunner]

I’m going to do the Manchester half marathon next year!

This is day 1

[trogdelight Graduate]

Every person on here has started on day 1 and it's amazing how quickly you can go from struggling to run for 60 seconds to things you never though possible.

[Pilatesrunner in reply to trogdelight]

That’s good to hear!!

[RunningMigster Graduate]

It's always good to complete day 1.

That was the hardest for me so far.

Good look and keep us updated on progress.

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Great to have started, take each day as it comes, ignore distance and speed settle for time as per the plan and you will reach that half marathon

[Pilatesrunner in reply to Grannyhugs]

As long as I keep going I don’t mind being as slow as a snail!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

This day, day 1...is the most important day...the hardest day...when you decide that this is what you're going to do and you do it...we all need to start somewhere and on here you will find loads of helpful folk who encourage and inspire, advise and cheer... Good luck on your journey 😁 heres a link to click for a bit of guidance healthunlocked.com/couchto5...?

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

Love it!! The mindset toward the goal has begun!!! 👏👍🏃‍♀️

[Pilatesrunner in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you. It’ll be tough but worth it!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Lots of people have started with c25k and gone on to half marathon distances. 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 it really helps.

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

[Pilatesrunner in reply to Buddy34]

I’m hoping Michael Johnson will lend me his legs!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

Do check out the guide linked to by Mummycav it is full of tips.

Enjoy your journey.

[Pilatesrunner in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you I will.

[Lyndsue]

What a fantastic goal,how long have you got to train ?🏃🏻‍♀️

[Pilatesrunner in reply to Lyndsue]

Haha. A year!! Though I hope to do Southport half at the end of June.

[Pilatesrunner]

Thanks for all the positive messages. :-)).

[DF2019]

Go for it . I had bypass surgery several years ago and restarted running, jogging, Pennine walks. I did the Manchester 10k about 3 times in the past 5 years. It's a great course mainly level and a lot of fun to do as well. Good luck!