Hi all, I'm 32 and although not overweight, am very unfit. I do lots of walking in my job but have never properly exercised until now. Have wanted to start running for a while so am attempting this at the suggestion of a friend.
Shortly got back from my first attempt at run 1 and feel very deflated. I could only do 3 of the runs and had to walk the rest.
I know there are lots of advice posts on here but has anyone gone through something similar? I also suffer from endometriosis and am hoping this wont impact my plan to get fit.
Thanks in advance, Heather
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Maybe you were trying to run too fast on the running bits. Make sure you are going slow, you should be able to hold a conversation. It’s very easy to try to run too fast
If you look at my posts you'll see that yes, I did. It took me a long time to work up to running through every one of the run segments but I hit every run spot on after that.
I am sure you are doing the right thing by just walking the rest of the session if you have to stop running. The guide IannodaTruffe has pointed you to is invaluable. I'll add that it is worth considering a slower walking pace too and taking smaller steps if you start to struggle.
Some of us have found that big firm control knickers are helpful, a bit like a sports bra for the tum!
Welcome! My first two runs the last half I was literally dragging my feet along the ground. I repeated some of the runs and now will repeat some of week 2s.
It's not an end goal but what works for you.
I also found reading all the guide posts really helpful.
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First Run - what a feeling!
Graduated but feeling deflated 😟
Week 8 Run 3 - Feeling Deflated 
Week 9 next but feeling deflated
