Week 4 run 1

[cornishgirl54]

I started the programme in the middle of January, having not run since I was at primary school when I was always the slowest runner at school sports day. I hated being so slow and I've never run since. I'm 65 now and I thought I would never want to run but, suddenly one day in January, I thought I've just got to get fit and I found my trainers - which I hadn't put on for 25 years when I used to go to the gym once in a blue moon - and found the Couch to 5K site and went on the first run just to see if I would survive. I've found it really hard, I've had to repeat weeks 2 and 3 lots of times but today I thought I could manage the first run of week 4 and I was astonished to find it was just about OK. If I can do it, being really unfit and having done no exercise for 25 years, I think anyone could do it. But I definitely wouldn't have done it without this programme and seeing the encourging comments on this site. Thank you!

[violet9496]

Thats so amazing to hear! It's never too late to take your health back into your own hands. I'm only 23 and even I had to repeat week 4 a few times. Keep up the good work and take your time!

[weejillymc68 Graduate]

I agree, the posts on here really help. And yours certainly does for me 🏃‍♀️😁

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

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

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help

Enjoy your journey.

[Delgirl82]

Hi good to know I have a soulmate out there. Like you 65 and never been a runner. Hated sports day as last was def my usual spot. I’ve never tried anything like this before. I really am a very slow jogger have gone weeks 1 and 2 twice and have decided to brace week three tomorrow having read your post. Thank you x👍🏻

[cornishgirl54 Graduate in reply to Delgirl82]

Very good luck with week 3. I really hope you do it.