Eeeek!!! What have I got myself in to? Doing my first run tomorrow. Wish me luck!
First run: Eeeek!!! What have I got myself in to... - Couch to 5K
First run
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Good luck! You’ll be fine just take it nice and slow and steady and you’ll be so pleased when you’ve done it
Thank you! Baby steps hey
I’ve been putting off my first run all week, but I think tomorrow is going to be the day!! Good luck to us both!!
Hi ,
You have just made a commitment to run start W1R1 tomorrow, brilliant. Take it slowly , smile and talk to yourself - this is the beginning of journey that I have control over . It’s not a race , you can choose to repeat any week should you not be ready to move forward . Enjoy this programme and I know I will be congratulating you in a few weeks 🐾
Good luck, I have just finished week 3. My best bit of advice that I only tried out on tonight’s run is to really walk briskly on your 5 minute warm up so that your first run isn’t such a shock to the system x
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Welcome to the forum and well done on your intention.
This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
Enjoy your journey.
What have you got yourself into? A brilliant, life changing training programme, that's what!
Let us know how it goes
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Thanks, I will do 😊
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Good for you! I’m onto week 5 and I’m really enjoying it - it’s giving me some focus in these crazy times!
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Go for it! Don’t give up and follow the program to the end - then you will really see how much better you feel! Tip: run SLOWLY! And check out the colour of your cheeks when you finish a run! Have fun x
You can do it... 😀 Get out there and ruuuuun..... 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️ X
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Thank you! I'll try my best! 😊
Don’t panic.... take it easy and you will be so pleased with yourself 😁
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Thank you, I'll have no choice but to take it easy 🙈😱
You'll do great. You'll feel fab after you've done it. I start w3 r1 tomorrow. But Ramadan is starting on Saturday so thinking going back to week 1 runs whilst fasting so it's not as hard
Good luck xxx
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Brilliant you will be great. Just take things slowly and enjoy it.
Good luck! You can do it......👍🏃♀️👍🏃♀️
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Good luck, I started last week, I did W2R2 this morning. Just take it slowly & don't set off too fast.
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It’s amazing! Trust the programme and you’ll be absolutely fine. I’ve not run for 40 years and took the first step you’re about to take and can’t quite believe I’m now about to do run 2 of week 5. So many people say this, but if I can do it anyone can! Good luck and be so proud of yourself x
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Hi,
Enjoy your W1R1, you have made a commitment to change your life , you will not regret it . No it’s not going to be easy , you cannot make progress if it’s easy .
You can choose to remain positive and smile as you take on your first steps along a new path. Every step is a step forward . I’m 69 and have completed C25K last week .
Please remember to take it slowly , you are in control of what you choose to do. It’s not a race , and you can choose to repeat a run or a week before moving forwards .
Just do not give up - it’s to easy to give up .
I look forward to congratulating you in a few week - you will complete the programme because you have chosen to start the programme . Perfect 🐾
Great you've joined us. Read all the advice from the administrators it will really really help you. Always do the warm up walk , stretch after and do the strength exercises in between runs, then you should stay injury free, and, like everyone says don't go too fast, good luck!!
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Good luck, taking that first step to start it is the brave one. I only started this week too. Take it slow and steady and you’ll do it. It felt hard in the middle but the elation on completing it was great and spurred me on for run 2. Let us know how it goes.