New lady on the block.

[Ouisabell]

Hi well iv started this evening the Couch to 5k. Completed first day of week 1. I was blowing out my ears but wow I did it. Roll on Thursday. Think my dog enjoyed it too. Onwards upwards away we go.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on starting C25K with run 1 of week 1, glad you enjoyed your first run, for many that is the hardest run of the whole program.

[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.

[Ouisabell in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks Iv just had a quick look. Lots of useful stuff I think I need. X

[Ouisabell in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks Iv just had a quick look. Lots of useful stuff I think I need. X

[amaclennan]

Well done and just remember the good feelings you get when you finish

[Ouisabell]

Thank you everyone. I'm still coughing a little from it but I guess I will first off. X really appreciate the encouragement. X

[chocolatecoffee8]

Go you 🥳. I completed my first run tonight too Well done I know how hard it was I feel your pain 😂 xx

[Allbarron Graduate]

Fantastic! It may be hard but it gives you such a buzz. Enjoy and just take it at your own pace. Good luck!👍

[Hidden]

That’s a good start

I started with my dog but found it distracting and also not sure why I did it as I don’t like seeing dogs running all the time there out or worse still beside a cyclist so she now goes for proper walks only now

Good luck with week 2 , you’ll be fine as long as you pace yourself

[Ouisabell in reply to Hidden]

Yes I thought it was a good idea lol dont think it will be happening to many times xx

[Hidden in reply to Ouisabell]

👍

[Solodad Graduate]

Well done, I found each run through the week noticably easier so stick with it.

[Ouisabell in reply to Solodad]

Oh I do hope it gets easier I was fair blowing. Lol x Im really keen though. No pain no gain as they say ermmmm. X

[Curnie1]

👍 well done, just go at your own pace and enjoy it!😀

[Bracken2018 Graduate]

Congratulations, you are on a journey towards a positive change in your life . Enjoy the challenges and remember , this us for you and, you have control of the pace you set yourself . You are already a winner 🐾

[Seaside22 Graduate]

Brilliant- the most difficult step really is that first run. Don’t be afraid to go really really slowly if you want. It all counts as running and it isn’t a race. Have a look at Japanese slow running on YouTube. Looking forward to your updates.

[AnnieW66 in reply to Seaside22]

I agree, it doesn’t matter how slow you run. You aren’t competing against anyone. I’ve just completed W2R2, and for some reason my mindset wasn’t there so was really pleased to finish BUT I did it. Any activity is better than none 😃 I run Mon, Wed and Fri around 6.30am so there isn’t anyone about, so I look forward to the Friday run as I have a lie in Sat and Sun 😃 Keep going!

[Spanielmomma Graduate]

Well done 👍🏼 and welcome to Couch25K. Just enjoy your runs go at your own pace and make sure you take your rest days. My dogs loved it too although I think they thought I was mad at first when I was running. 🤣

[Hidden]

There is no stopping you now..

Well done 👍 😊

[Oldwoman65 Graduate]

Well done you. It's a great feeling when you complete the first run of the program. I was on a high for the rest of the day. Keep it up

[killersblue Graduate]

Amazing 👍👍🌷

[JarLo Graduate]

It’s great isn’t it. Well done on getting started. I’m on W5 and have just completed R2 to my utter disbelief. And believe it or not five weeks ago I could hardly get to the top of my stairs without being out of puff! I actually found W5R2 quite easy so it’s hard to believe how far I’ve come in 5 weeks and you have all of that to look forward to. Give yourself a big pat on the back and enjoy your rest day.

[Kofi007]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 well done. I started it with my children a week ago.

[bldeden]

congrats! keep it up!

[RunningBoy68 Graduate]

Well done and keep it up. You know you can do it now.

[Runningroni Graduate]

I have seen on your profile you are aiming for some weight loss. I am 5' 4" and only just under 11 stone. What I wish I had done at the start was measure myself. Forget the scales your body shape will alter but weight is unlikely to as you build muscle.

Very good luck, it does get easier and you done the hard bit, got off the couch.

[FreedomToRun Graduate]

Well done!! Onwards and upwards you go now you’ve done the most difficult bit by starting!!

[Curnie1]

Well done! Keep going! 😀

[Leytonunfitrunner]

I found the very first run the hardest ( only in week three ) but well done on making a start !