New to Couch to 5K

[Zelda7]

Hi there! I'm new to the couch to 5K programme. I've just completed my second run from week 1. I found it so difficult to get myself out there but so happy that I've done it 😊

[GrampaSimon]

Hi Zelda I just did exactly the same this morning, second run from week 1. I got cramps in my calves so had to walk instead of run for about a third of the last two of the 60 sec runs. But it really does feel good to have done it doesn’t it? Let’s keep going! 😀

[Zelda7 Graduate in reply to GrampaSimon]

I'm glad I'm not the only one! Haha we can do it 😊

[Irish-John Graduate]

Day one, week one saw me doubled over desperately trying to breathe through every bodily orifice...never believed I would finish the programme, nowadays half marathons are "tough but what fun!'

Keep on keeping on - and you will graduate!

Wishing you many happy miles in your future

[Zelda7 Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

Thank you! You too!

[dieOR5k Graduate]

Well done. Whether you can finish is immaterial. Just get yourself out there. Anything you can’t finish, call a practice and redo that run until you can. And slow down 😀. I think it took me two weeks to finish week 1.

[Zelda7 Graduate in reply to dieOR5k]

Thank you for the kind words!

[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.

[Zelda7 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you!

[FreedomToRun Graduate]

Well done! I was the same and run 3 today. But that feeling when its done is worth it.

[Zelda7 Graduate in reply to FreedomToRun]

Exactly! Afterwards I feel so good about myself 😊