Giving it a go.....

[Snowgdss]

My husband is a week ahead of me here and has encouraged me to join the in forum as he finds it helps tremendously. I’ve just completed D2 of W1. I have to say I’m surprised at, given how miserable I felt during runs 2 and 6, that I couldn’t believe run 8 went so quickly I (nearly) wanted to keep going- even in the pouring raining!

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Yay..... Go, go, go.

And keep posting

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

We are with you on every run.

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

Enjoy your journey.

[Snowgdss in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you so much for this... giving it a read now!

[linda9389 Graduate]

You're husband has given you some great advice there - this forum provides the most amazing support and advice and I'm sure it's the reason I'm still running two and a half years later. Keep reading, keep posting. By the way, W1R1 is the hardest so you've definitely got this!

[Snowgdss in reply to linda9389]

Thank you so much! I’m usually quite quiet in online groups but can see how supportive everyone is! 2 and half years running- very impressive- good for you!

[linda9389 Graduate in reply to Snowgdss]

I think loads of people on here would say the same about online activity, but this is such a positive place, a great place to be Enjoy!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great for getting started. 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 😊😊

[Snowgdss in reply to Buddy34]

I find I’m struggling to stay slow. Feels counterintuitive to do so but know it’s the right way forward.

[Alast]

Well done, you're moving forward in this great journey of ours! When I started C25K I hadn't found this forum, boy am I glad that I soon did. The great advice, camaraderie and encouragement I get from it is making my journey so much easier, I have never had so many great & loyal friends that I don't know before! Keep up the good work and keep on posting your experiences on here, it's great to know that we're all in the same boat now and again.

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Alast]

Haha.. I can relate to that. We're a good gang of 'virtual' friends all encouraging and supporting each other

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Well done for starting and this forum really is a good place to be

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Yay, well done! The support on here is amazing as I’m sure you’ll find out in due course.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Congratulations on starting! It’s a wonderful thing - it can take you places you’d never dreamed possible. Just pick your 3 run days and stick to them. Well done 👍🏽

[Snowgdss in reply to Tasha99]

I really hope you are right! I’m landing to take it one run day and one step (literally) at a time. Thank you!

[Maisiecat1 Graduate]

I completed run 3week 3 today and already feel the difference since very first run. Reading everyone's journey really helps. Stick to it and keep posting. We are all here for you. 🏃🏃

[Snowgdss in reply to Maisiecat1]

Good for you! I can’t wait to get there! Thank you!

[Jazzyrunner Graduate]

Brilliant, well done! The programme is so clever, the progression is so exciting, and the forum is so full of helpful, encouraging people, it’s a winning combination. Stay slow, and enjoy it!

[Snowgdss in reply to Jazzyrunner]

Truly finding this to be the case! Everyone has been amazing. I understand why My husband ( Running Migster) is so into the forum. Staying slow has been a challenge so far. My music encourages me to go faster than I probably should!

[Jazzyrunner Graduate in reply to Snowgdss]

Ah you’re married to Running Migster! I enjoy his posts 😊

Yes, I know what you mean about music. I made myself a running playlist, and I’m gradually learning which ones make me run too fast, but my favourites all seem to be the culprits!

[Snowgdss in reply to Jazzyrunner]

Exactly the same! Going to put some time into creating a slower playlist for these first few weeks.