Run number 1

[Sexyred]

Hi started this today feeling excited for the challenge ahead!! I’m sure I won’t be able to walk in the morning but I’ve broken through the fear factor and managed to run 🤩x

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Well done for getting started

[Sexyred in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you so much I’m excited by it and know how hard it feels but going to see how far I can get x

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Sexyred]

Take it really slow, drink plenty of water every day, trust the plan and read the guide and you will be fine

[Sexyred in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you for the tips I’m totally new to running as I never thought I could do it x

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Sexyred]

Last summer we struggled with the one minute runs and now can run slow and steady for over half hour so if we can you can and we are in our sixties the benefits are amazing

[Sexyred in reply to SueAppleRun]

That’s so inspirational I’m going to have a look for some new trainers well done to you both you are never too old to try new things x

[Hidden]

Congratulations for doing run 1 that's the hardest step, keep it slow and steady and you should be fine 👍 everyone here is very supportive and encouraging, we all got your back 💪👊

Enjoy your journey 😊

[Sexyred in reply to Hidden]

Thank you good luck to you too it does get easier then does it? X😀

[Hidden in reply to Sexyred]

It definitely gets easier after the first week, remember to stay hydrated too that makes quite a big difference and to stretch, but most importantly enjoy it 😊 it’s a great program 👍 you’ll smash it 👊

[Mummy23 Graduate]

Well done! The first one is the hardest!

This time last year, I couldn’t run for a bus...now, I can run 10K and I’ve signed up for a half marathon in September....

Stick to the plan....it’s amazing....you CAN do this!

Enjoy......it’s kinda addictive 😜

[Sexyred in reply to Mummy23]

Wow that’s fantastic ❤️⭐️x

[Anniecycle Graduate]

Well done! Think that’s amazing!

You’ll have days when you think you can’t be bothered to go out the door but just open the door and take that first step.... 👏👏👏 you CAN do this!

[Sexyred in reply to Anniecycle]

Yes I can imagine the lovely sunshiny weather helped yesterday 🌞x

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Well done for getting off the couch and completing the hardest run of the program!

Good look with future runs!

Mig

[Sexyred in reply to RunningMigster]

Thank you I was scared of the running but it’s definitely about breaking that fear factor in your mind x

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to Sexyred]

It's an excellent program. Trust in the program, trust in yourself and keep coming back here for help, advice and support.

You can do this!

Mig

[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.

[Sexyred in reply to IannodaTruffe]

This is so useful thank you I was definitely running too fast yesterday x

[mom24uk Graduate]

Go you! 👏

[Nilsam Graduate]

Well done for getting started on your running. We are right with you. 🏃‍♀️👍

[Seaside22 Graduate]

Well done - good time of the year to start. All the advice above, plus don’t look ahead too much - just go with your coach’s instructions and you’ll be running for 30 mins by the end of spring! It’s a great plan.

[Ch0911 Graduate]

Well done. Do some stretching before and after and you'll be fine.

[MartinKH Graduate]

Well done on getting started, keep going ...you’ll get plenty of encouragement and support on here 👍👍👍

[DDJ2019 Graduate]

Well done. To echo many others, the first run is the hardest and you've smashed that!

Anniecycle had it right - there will be days you don't want to run, but if you can get over that you'll be doing great. I've struggled sometimes (today for example) but I've never finished a run and felt worse (mentally) than before I began.

The support on here is amazing - as you've already found out - so keep coming back for motivation if you need it, tips, advice and general good vibes.

Keep on keeping on!