I’m here now! In case anyone was wondering why the fatty in Sainsbury’s doesn’t stop eating and start running!

[Ecsims86]

Hi everyone!

I am new to this and just completed my second run of the first week. Feeling great apart from nearly having a heart attack coz I’m so overweight! Gotta start somewhere though eh!!?

[Shwood Graduate]

Brilliant and well done, I work on the basis that whatever I do in the way of health and wellbeing it's better than nothing. 😉 keep going you can do it.

[Ecsims86 in reply to Shwood]

Thank you! I am definitely on this given I am in quarantine and can’t work from home.

Thank you again for the motivation it’s what we all need 😊

[Fannyvan in reply to Shwood]

That's a really good way of looking at it.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Welcome and great job getting started. The early runs are tough, and in many ways you’ve done the hardest bit. Have a look at IannodaTruffe’s FAQ post healthunlocked.com/couchto5... it contains many tips to get you through this, especially without thinking you’re about to have a heart attack 🤣. *Spoiler alert* it’s easier, and better for you, if you slow down.

We all start somewhere, we all remember week one... and I think a lot of us keep going just so we never have to do it again! However, your fitness will rise a lot faster than you’d think... soon you’ll be running 30 minutes at a time... one day you’ll be able to go out for an easy 5k run... all it takes is you getting out there and running.

You can do this, enjoy your journey

[Ecsims86 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you for your message! I feel a lot more motivated with signing up to this.

I’m going to give it 100% and I ‘will’ complete the 9 weeks. I am determined!

Thank you again! Great motivational message! 😊

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Ecsims86]

Keep coming here and letting us know how you’re doing... we can cheer you along when it’s going great, and pick you up if it’s not going so well. You’re absolutely right though, you will do this.

[Joanney69 Graduate]

Well done for getting out there 😁

It does get easier - never in a million years did I think I would be able to run for 30 minutes, but I can ☺

Just don't try to go too fast - snails 🐌 pace is perfect 👌

Happy running 🏃 ☺️

[Ecsims86 in reply to Joanney69]

Thank you for the motivation! It’s so nice to have support and hear success stories. I literally can’t imagine myself getting to 30 min runs again after not running for 15 years but I’m going to give it 100%.

Thank you again 😊

[Joanney69 Graduate in reply to Ecsims86]

Fabulous 😊

Keep posting, you will get plenty of support here 😊 🏃

[Hidden]

Hello

Good on you for starting, it's a really great thing to do. You will get lots if support on here from us all.

Good luck and take care 😊

[Ecsims86 in reply to Hidden]

That’s great to hear! Thank you for the motivation! I can’t wait to do this with ease and continue my running journey. Would love to do the marathon so I am totally on this now I can’t work. Thanks again 😊

[Hidden in reply to Ecsims86]

Keep us posted on your progress and how you are feeling...

😊

[Hidden]

Join the club haha I'm a pizza eating beer drinking overweight guy but I graduated a few weeks ago, if I can do it anyone can 💪👍 well done on starting a very rewarding journey, keep it slow and enjoy 😊

[Ecsims86 in reply to Hidden]

Haha! Love pizza and beer! I am being strong 💪🏼 Thanks for the support and I can’t wait to get back to my fitness after so many years out! 🙌🏼😁

[Hidden in reply to Ecsims86]

You can't fail with that attitude 👏👏👍

[Hidden]

Over weight ?, you certainly don’t look that

[Ecsims86 in reply to Hidden]

It’s the angle! 😂

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

This is fantastic to read Ecsims86 because you have told us all that you have started the programme and we are a nosey bunch so want regular updates on your progress and I just KNOW that in a few more posts we will be reading something very different!!! You are not the only one who feels like you were going to have a heart attack, honestly, you say you’re overweight but even if you weren’t you would still feel like that!! Keep at it, keep it slow, stay focussed and remember you are doing something amazing, that heart attack, breathless feeling will very soon be replaced by a very different feeling in a few more runs 😉 well done for making this life changing decision

[Ecsims86 in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you 🙏🏼

I am determined to complete it and continue on after!

Can’t wait for that feeling. I’m in the zone!!

There’s no going back now 😁😁😁 ooosh! 💪🏼

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

Positive thoughts Ecsims86! The first few runs will make you wonder if you’ll get through alive! But you will - I did so I know you can! Take it slow and then slow down, even if you feel you’re running slower than you can walk! Take a look at the YouTube clip on Japanese Slow Running- it’s a lifesaver! Stay hydrated every day, not just running days. And most importantly, let us know how you get on! Any questions, we’re here to answer them’! Good luck!

[Ecsims86 in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thank you! I’m on it!

I will keep in touch and let you know how I get on. I feel like I need to push myself as wont feel like I’m doing anything. Would seem pointless to go in half heartedly! I’m going for it! 💥

[Speedy60 Graduate]

You can do this, and you will. 👍

As everybody says, start slowly, really slowly. Running is the action of moving forward with bothe feet off the ground at some point during the step - it has nothing to do with speed. Think 🐌

Always take your rest days. I always took two, but I think I'm probably older than you.

Don't worry about the 9 weeks thing - it takes as long as it takes. I think everybody here has repeated a run or a whole week, at some point.

Keep posting here for support a good luck 👏

[Ecsims86 in reply to Speedy60]

Thank you for the tips!

I am so determined to do this! I am going to do it. Thank you again for your support. It really helps 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

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

Enjoy your journey.