First run experience

[Scarlets10]

How did you all do on your first run?

I did mine this afternoon.

I know that I’m unfit, not doing any exercise in 2 years (when I had my daughter) but jeez it was so hard 🙈

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I’m completely in the same boat. Had my son two years ago and I’m so unfit. Tried the plan before and worst start yet! 😂👍🏽

[Scarlets10 in reply to Hidden]

Have you done your first run?

Omg it was super tough .

[Hidden in reply to Scarlets10]

Did my first run yesterday. Was so hard. Next tomorrow.

[Scarlets10 in reply to Hidden]

Well done 😀 good luck tomorrow.

I’m aching tonight. X

[Lainyrose]

I just did my 1st run 20 min ago !! Well I say run I did 2 little jogs and walked the rest for 15 mins . Hard going and I haven’t done any real exercise since I do t know when !! So I join tuu hi so community because I now know how hard it is going to be !

[Scarlets10 in reply to Lainyrose]

What community did you join? X

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Well done for making it to the end!

Wk1 R1 has got to be the hardest run of the program. I only just made it.

It was a real wake up call for me.

Great start, keep it up!

[Scarlets10 in reply to RunningMigster]

Thank you!

Gasping and struggling to breathe, but I did complete it.

It was so hard though.

Can’t say I’m looking forward to run 2.

Like you it’s a proper wake up call

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Scarlets10]

The hardest lesson for me to learn, was to slow down. That didnt sink in until about week 4. Make sure you take your rest days. They are so important.

Good luck, and happy running!

[Scarlets10 in reply to RunningMigster]

I think I might be doing the same!

Thank you, enjoy running 😀

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Every run was hard and still is hard but I go further and faster for my efforts. That's why its so rewarding - its hard!

[Scarlets10 in reply to Tasha99]

How far do you run now?

Yes it’s hard, I’m so envious of runners I see on the side of the roads making it look so easy .

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Scarlets10]

I did a marathon in October - 18 months after starting 😁

[Scarlets10 in reply to Tasha99]

Oh Wow that’s amazing, did you literally start unfit?

That’s fab well done.

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Scarlets10]

Omg yes! Never been able to run in my life! 60 seconds in week 1 were tough! This is an amazing programme. Truly life changing. Just commit to running three times a week and don't make excuses to not go. Do parkrun. Join a club. Bridge to 10k. Sign up for races. The world's your oyster. If you look back on my posts, you'll see my journey 😁

[Scarlets10 in reply to Tasha99]

Thank you x

[pete1212 Graduate]

Scarlets 10 well done for starting running just run slow and if need be slow down again and make sure to take plenty of water and trust the plan it does work and good luck 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[Scarlets10 in reply to pete1212]

Thank you

[Speedy60 Graduate]

You did the hardest bit when you put your trainers on and went out of the house, so good for you!

Go very slowly, trust the programme and don't look too far ahead. If you have to repeat runs or weeks, who's counting? We've all done it.

I look forward to reading your journey. You can do this. 👍

[Scarlets10 in reply to Speedy60]

Thank you so much

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

First run ? I did the first 20 seconds and nearly expired ! Seriously, I was so unfit I couldn’t run at all: had to start by doing 2 different walking paces and repeat incessantly. I celebrated achieving week 1 when most of the folk who started with me were graduating. So don’t worry - you’re doing great ! A lot of people really throw themselves into the first run and end up scaring themselves. Just take it slow and steady, and enjoy your journey x

[Scarlets10 in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thank you so much

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Scarlets10]

You’re welcome ! It’s a life choice, not a punishment 😄

[Scarlets10 in reply to ButtercupKid]

You’re right about that, it’s not a punishment, but today I feel like it is 🙈🤦‍♀️😀

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Scarlets10]

Yup. That’s healthy living for you 😜