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[Henrietta2156]

I’ve just joined and never done anything like this for years and years and just finished the first week and found it quite hard has anyone else found it hard and do I stay on the first week r go onto the second as I’m scared I won’t manage it xx

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on starting C25K, you don't need to be scared, just take all the runs slowly, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, you can repeat any runs or week's if you wish to, good luck.

[Henrietta2156 in reply to AlMorr]

How do you do that on the app?

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Henrietta2156]

You just tap "repeat run" on the week you want to repeat, I am a Graduate of C25K and often for reruns I repeat runs 5.3, 6.3 and 9,3 for a bit of practice,

[Henrietta2156 in reply to AlMorr]

Thankyou x

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

and includes advice on pacing which will make it much easier..........I bet you couldn't talk while you were running......which you should be able to do

Enjoy your journey.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You might find this post about the mental approach helpful too healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

You can do this.

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Welcome, and well done on completing the first week. Move on, take it slowly, and you might surprise yourself 👍😁

[Roxdog Graduate]

So you've done really well and are ready to move on to week 2. Try it - you will probably surprise yourself. Those week 2 runs have almost certainly prepared you enough.

Just because you found it hard doesn't mean you're not ready, unless you are injured, because running is a bit hard - it's all new and your body is getting used to it.

Good luck. You can always repeat runs of course if you need to!

[Henrietta2156 in reply to Roxdog]

I’m 63 and realised I’m not fit at all I can walk for miles and miles but to run is really hard x

[Roxdog Graduate in reply to Henrietta2156]

If you regularly walk that will be a real bonus I think - but running is so different! Have self belief- so many forum members are in this age group including me. Really good luck!

[Roxdog Graduate in reply to Henrietta2156]

Oh and do keep it slow

Everyone on the forum says the same - very slow!

[Jiveblue Graduate in reply to Henrietta2156]

Hi. I’m 63 too and started C25K in September last year. Never run before in my life! And now I do 2 x5-6k runs every week plus a Parkrun with my son. I might not always love the running bit and I’m useless at settling into a good pace that I can sustain (hoping this will come with experience!) but I love the buzz afterwards!! And I’m so excited waiting for my Parkrun result text. You can do it and it’s really worthwhile!! This site is brilliant for lots of helpful advice and support. Good luck!!!

[Henrietta2156 in reply to Roxdog]

I did it !!!!!! Started the 2nd week it wasn’t that hard after all xxx

[Roxdog Graduate in reply to Henrietta2156]

Well done that's fantastic. You can start to trust the programme now! It is hard but that's sort of the point I suppose, but the programme develops fitness and resilience. You will be running for gradually longer periods and will surprise yourself!

[BOBOZ Graduate]

That first week was hard.

The body is just not used to this!!

But it really does get easier. And you get to a point where you look forward to meeting the target knowing it is all getting better - and you are getting fitter.

[Fionamags Graduate]

Ive just finished week 1 as well and it isnt that easy. I think we have to just be determined to keep at it and it will get easier? Good luck!

[Henrietta2156 in reply to Fionamags]

Yes 😬🙃

[Henrietta2156 in reply to Fionamags]

I’ve just started week 2 and I did it and surprised myself haha xx