Week 1 completed!

[Whitto1539]

So, finished run 3 week 1 today and each run is becoming more and more enjoyable! I know it’s only week 1,and there are much harder weeks to come, but I’m hoping each week brings the same levels of enjoyment and sense of accomplishment that week 1 has.

Having been fairly inactive for the last 6 or so years, (and also turning 52) I was beginning to think I would never get back to any resemblance of the level of fitness I once enjoyed. I’m glad to report that my hips and back are far from ready for the knackers yard and honestly believe I can do this again!!

I have no doubt I may wobble in future weeks but, if I do, I am sure that pull me up by my chinstrap and get me going again!😃

Now, bring on week 2!! ✅

[Big_maz]

Well done Whitto I think the 1st run of the week is hardest then it gets easier on 2and 3 then it’s back to 1 again good luck xx

[Whitto1539 in reply to Big_maz]

Cheers Maz and thank you x

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Stick with it........it doesn't get harder and it doesn't get much easier, until you graduate and can ease back on weekly increase in demands. The satisfaction just builds and builds into a silly grin.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Whitto1539 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Cheers Ian, and thanks for all the helpful links you keep posting👍

[Roadrunner65 Graduate]

I recently graduated - now on consolidation runs. I was never a runner and downloaded the C25K app a couple of years ago (when I was 52). Well done on having the 'get up and go' (i.e. courage) that did not have back then, until a few short months ago. You've done week 1 onto week 2. You have this fantastic forum for support. It helped me no end. Looking forward to reading about your progress.

[Whitto1539 in reply to Roadrunner65]

Thanks BWhelan and congratulations on your graduation!

It certainly is a fantastic and supportive forum and the support, like yours, has been superb. Thanks again and keep up the consolidation runs👍

[Hidden]

Well done for completing week 1 Whitto. Week 2 is a great set of runs and you really feel you are building on the foundation of week 1. Keep your pace slow & steady, keep well hydrated (even on rest days) and keep stretching out after each run. Enjoy week 2 😊.

[Whitto1539 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you (once again) for your kind and supportive comments Delly Dot. Great advice as always 😊

[CSH57 Graduate]

Great stuff!!

[Whitto1539 in reply to CSH57]

Thank you

[Blackshoe76 Graduate]

Well done Whitto, I am just behind you!!! Watching you now! 😉

Congrats!!!

[jsh2803 Graduate]

Enjoy ... I graduated in Dec 19 from virtually no exercise in 20 years at 60 and have continued 3x a week including 6 Park Runs, am still running in current environment. Not yet addicted but can see how that could happen.

[smeeagain Graduate]

Keep at it...its well worth it!!

[Whitto1539 in reply to smeeagain]

Will do Smee and thanks for the encouragement 👍