Day 1 and scared!!!

[100kgtarget]

Hi everyone! Well, here I am! First post ahead of first run. This is going to be so hard so I am hoping this community will help! I am 42 years old and 22 stone. Needless to say I need to make some life changes and I really want to. I have been walking since lockdown and have decided to take the next step to help me get fit and lose weight - hence C25k. But I am scared beyond belief! I will be going out in half an hour to try the first run, wish me luck!

[packersruns Graduate]

Don't be scared, take it slow and steady! Good luck

[Irish-John Graduate]

I was more scared of how my body and healthwere going downhill and how miserable my old age-or untimely death- would be if I didn't do something to improve the odds, so as unlikely as it seemed (as impossible as it seemed, to be more accurate I "gave it a go" and followed the programme and great advice on the Forum.

Literally - the wisest decision I ever made,and one of the most fulfilling adventures I've ever been on

Just do it one day at a time, don't worry about "5k" or 'time", see how it goes and enjoy the new experience

Wishing you many happy miles in your future

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

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.

[100kgtarget in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks! I will have a read of that.

[Sky-Runner Graduate]

Best of luck. Programme is designed for people like us. Take it slow - one run at a time.

[Deets72]

Good luck dude, hope you smash it!

[100kgtarget]

Did it!!! Have a very sweaty head now! Am very happy to have got round. Nearly backed out on the 3rd stint from the end but got there. I have treated myself to a Running watch to see how I get on, just for interest really - I know I will never break any records - and was amazed to see I covered nearly 3k all in all. Amazing! Thanks for the support everyone!

[Couchphoenix Graduate in reply to 100kgtarget]

Well done 👍 that’s a brilliant start

[Rtherk83 Graduate in reply to 100kgtarget]

Well done!!!!

[SaltdeanSizzler]

Fantastic! Well done 🎉that’s the hardest 1 done 👏Onwards to wonderful proud achievements and having that fantastic feel good factor if though you’ve worn yourself out sometimes! The program is magic 🤩Enjoy 🏃‍♀️🏃remember always go slowly ( comes naturally to me🐌😂) you don’t want to hurt yourself just finish whenever in 1 piece injury free . This is an amazing group to be part of 🙏👏

[100kgtarget in reply to SaltdeanSizzler]

Thanks so much. I am very slow!!! But who cares? I wouldn’t call what I did a ‘run’ but it was certainly better than being sat on the sofa!

[SaltdeanSizzler in reply to 100kgtarget]

Totally agree ! I’m a right slow poke but a happy slow poke 🤣🤣

[100kgtarget in reply to SaltdeanSizzler]

😂

[Runner_P Graduate]

I hope you’re reading this message after a great first run. I’m in a similar position to you. I’m 41 (42 this year) and started at 123kg (I’ve lost 3kg so far)

My first run I could hardly breath, one because I’m so unfit, but more than that was excruciating, heart stopping embarrassment. I’m noW on week 3 and things have definitely gotten easier. The physical exertion is still tough, but I really don’t care what anyone thinks now. I waddle along at the slowest run pace known to man and when I finish each run I strut out of that park like a tomato coloured goddess.

You are awesome for starting this, your body is stronger than you think, and you can do this 👍🏻

[100kgtarget in reply to Runner_P]

Wow! Well done you! And thanks for the message - I am indeed reading having done the run and had a much needed shower! Feels excellent to have done it. I know I need to change more than just the odd jog (definitely not ‘run’!) to lose the weight but I love knowing that I will wake up tomorrow healthier than today! Baby steps! Good luck on your journey too!

[SaltdeanSizzler in reply to Runner_P]

Love it “tomato coloured goddess “ 🤣🤣🤣this is what gets me through these runs 😁Saturday morning I too shall transform in to a tomato coloured goddess 🤣🤣You will be with me ! Thank you 🙏👏👏🐌🐌Go snails woop woop

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

How did it go?

[100kgtarget in reply to SueAppleRun]

I got round! I’d call it a plod rather than a run but I did it! Chose routes to avoid other people. Was pretty tough at the end but I got there. Am going to enjoy a rest day tomorrow knowing I can actually justify it now! Thanks for the message.

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to 100kgtarget]

Starting is the hardest part so be proud of yourself for doing that, and plod is perfect, keep it nice and slow and you will get through