Week 8 Run 2 feeling very motivated and real sense of achievement

[RubyS2020]

I am 50 year old working mother of two teenage boys and have spent most of my life doing no exercise at all apart from the odd walk around the shops. I started walking during furlough on lockdown and then decided I would try the couch to 5k app which I had attempted 7 years ago and gave up for various reasons. This time I have embraced it and never thought I could reach week 8 . I have just completed my second 28 min run . I go at at a slowish pace which has made this possible . I am so pleased to have reached this point . The first 10 mins always seem hardest . I have heard people talk about toxic ten which I can understand . Anyway if I can get this far and I was extremely unfit then anyone can . Just do it . I love these runs now !

[Newbie59 Graduate]

Well done! what a great achievement. I would probably never have started this if not for lockdown.

[Blossom- Graduate]

Well done! I did the same run this morning and also am loving it. I'm 65 and amazed at what I've achieved! Onwards to the end!

[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.

[Eightpaws Graduate]

Well done. It's great that you're enjoying it so much. Good luck with the rest of the program.