I've arrived

[Dronemuppet88]

Enough procrastinating ive done my run no.1. Im overweight n unfit but now that's gonna change. Be safe and run on.

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Congratulations on starting enjoy your journey

[Dadthefish Graduate]

Nice one Dronemuppet88. I was 20.5 stone when I started and 18.5 stone when I graduated. You can definitely do it, and lose weight along the way. As you say... run on👍

[Dronemuppet88 in reply to Dadthefish]

Thank you this is very helpful as i am over 17st but want to get down to 15 so thats just what i want to hear.!

[Dadthefish Graduate in reply to Dronemuppet88]

I’m aiming for 15st myself so sure you will get there. Interestingly my gp recently told me that weight loss is about 70% - 80% diet and 20% - 30% exercise, which did surprise me but that still makes the exercise a substantial part of it plus so many other health benefits to exercise.

[Yogibear012]

Congrats for starting! You will find heaps of useful information on here. Definitely read the guide post as well because it is a treasure trove. As you may have seen from comments is that you should run slow and slower again as it is what helps you get through the runs! Happy running and good luck!

[Jerichomile Graduate]

Yay! Brilliant to see you started on C25K. Well done for caring for yourself, smart move. This programme will carry you forward....trust it. Keep posting - this forum is full of support. We’re all cheering you on 👍👏👏

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Welcome and well done 👏. You've already done the hardest bit when you put your running shoes on and went out the door.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

Enjoy your journey.

[LeeU Graduate]

I was over 26 stone when I started and I'm now down to 21.5, running 3 times a week and anything from 2 to 4 miles (currently but this will rise) on each run.

This program will change your life, just take every run slow and steady with the aim of completing that run, don't worry about speed or distance, ignore the 5k part for now.

[MummyTum Graduate]

Well done! And welcome to the forum - it’s lovely to have you here 😀🏃‍♀️

[Smelliepoo Graduate]

Well done on starting, and you have done the hardest run! Keep slow and make sure you drink water and stretch afterwards and you will do fine! X

[Shepsbird Graduate]

Congrats on making that first step!!

[NoddyC]

Great to hear! I only started last weekend and I'm loving it so far. Stretching is the key first of all it seems..legs hips and bum. Enjoy your week!