Self flagellation might just do it

[LittleIreland]

Well. I've downloaded the C25K app, and now need some extra motivation to pull on my trainers and have a go. But... the weather is just awful. My job entails working outdoors, and my homelife is all about lots of warmth lol. The sun is expected to peek from behind the misery that storm Ciara brought us around noon today, so maybe a little self flagellation will spur me on. Wish me good luck because I'll need it. The last time I ran was when I was 16 - that's, um... 36 years ago. I don't expect this to go very well. Mind you, I do a lot of dog walking, and am not overtly overweight, so I might surprise myself. Fingers crossed that I don't let myself down.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Only 36 years ago.... a mere child

Huge well done you and you will do this... you are here, and we know you are here...

Please, please do check this out and then, the mantra? Slow and steady...

Keep posting your runs and do take a peek at the Off the Couch forum which is a group within this forum for new runners

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your run and we will be looking forward to your first post

[LittleIreland Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks for the links OldFloss - much appreciated. I don't think I'll be anything but slow lol

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to LittleIreland]

Well it totally works! X

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Welcome to the gang and well done on getting started.

No matter how hard or easy you find that first run, come back and let us know how you get on!

We're all here to help you through it.

Mig

[Alast]

Well done for making two life changing decisions, starting C25K and joining this community, you won't regret either (but may briefly question them from time to time!) Getting yourself out this for the first time is the hardest bit, but once you've passed that you will be on your way. Have a read through the other posts on here and see the advice that's already been given, that should stand you in good stead. Enjoy every moment of it and make sure to let us know how you're getting on, this is a caring, sharing community.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your reluctant sounding decision.

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

and includes advice on pacing and many other issues.

Enjoy your journey.

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Good luck - look forward to hearing how you get on. Take it slowly 👍😁

[LittleIreland Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Oh, I'll definitely be slow

lol

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Ha, enjoy your running journey you are about to change

Go slow I know you can probably go fast but not for one minute

Our first run nearly finished is off, after 45 seconds Willow was bent double gasping for breath and my breathing was so loud it scared us both 😀

[LittleIreland Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Oh gosh lol - my expectations are pretty low tbh, so maybe I'll surprise myself

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to LittleIreland]

Just take it steady and enjoy

[Ferrygirl Graduate]

Age or lack of running experience seems to be no barrier to success with this programme - I’m on week 5 and never thought I’d get to this point - and a little older than you

[LittleIreland Graduate in reply to Ferrygirl]

Well done - hopefully I'll make it past week one. Lol. Seriously though, I will give this a good go. When I set my mind to something, I can be really stubborn, so hopefully that's a good thing.