Getting started

[Sarah2706]

Felt like giving up half way through and it's only run 1. But I didn't and I actually feel really good about it. Looking forward to the next one on Monday now. Feeling determined!

[Roxdog Graduate]

Well done. The mental challenge is a big part of this and you've beaten it once, so you can do it again!

[Sarah2706 Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

Thank you!

[Roxdog Graduate in reply to Sarah2706]

There's so much support and motivation on this forum - certainly helped me get through the programme. You are not alone!

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

That’s the hardest run out of the way, go you😀 it just gets better and better our first run nearly killed us and now can run for half an hour and more so have fun

[Sarah2706 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you, that really does help a lot.

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Sarah2706]

If you post your progress you will get all the encouragement you need here

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

I remember this run well - probably the hardest in many respects. You’ve done it, so be proud of yourself 👍😁

[Sarah2706 Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Thank you.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

Slow down, you are going too fast.

How do I know?

Because everybody does.

Relax and enjoy your journey.

[Brian-P6 Graduate]

They're all right Sarah2706, the hardest bit is getting off the couch in the first place. Now do the mental battle to get you through the early weeks and you'll soon start to notice things change. You'll probably first notice that you're not as out of breath for so long, and the next run feels so much better than the last one.

Keep going, this programme is amazing.

I'm 50+ an only got off the couch in November, just keep going!

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Well done for keeping on going and completing your first run. That determination will get you through 💪🏼

[Hidden]

You've done the hardest part, well done for not giving up, I was the same on run 1 but trust me it'll get better from run 2, just keep it slow and steady and you'll do great 👍💪

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

Well done! That is the hardest run of all the course. Just rest and drink water regularly and a run at a time you’ll grt there. Well done!

[Fionamags Graduate]

That's brilliant! Determination is my secret weapon. Good luck!

[mom24uk Graduate]

Hello Sarah2706 👋

You could have quit but you didn't! Well done! 👏

[KazzaBee]

When I did run 1 I kept thinking well running for 2 minutes is better than no running .... then 4 -1 minute runs is halfway ... before I knew it I'd done the running and was elated to be doing the 5 minute warm down. Then worried about being able to do it all again but I just have ... roll on day 3 👍