Hello!

[Spookysmum]

Hi, I've just completed day 2, week 2- I'm amazing myself by doing this especially aged 55. I've never been a runner, even though I pushed myself to join a mums netball team 4 years ago, I then moved to Devon, & have intermittently done cycling, swimming & walking but not much else! I was challenged to undertake the couch to 5k by someone who is also doing it to help his weight loss! So I'm doing this to improve my health & fitness & to prove I can do it!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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.

[Spookysmum Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you.... Had a read & some great advice on there. 😊👍

[Blossom- Graduate]

Hey, welcome! I'm nearly 66, graduated last week! Also in Devon. Amazed myself, the plan is amazing, we are all amazing! You can do this, go you!🏃‍♀️

[Spookysmum Graduate in reply to Blossom-]

Thank you... I was always told running was bad for you 🤣 as I have always suffered from weak ankles as a child, & having been overweight until 5 years ago, wasn't able to! So now amazing myself!

[Vic68]

It’s brilliant that you’ve started! Just take it slowly. The plan is great - I’m now on week 8 run 3 and never imagined I’d get this far. I’m 52 and never been sporty! Will be rooting for you!

[Spookysmum Graduate]

Thank you. Week 8 seems a long way off at the moment, 😁, but enjoying it so far. X

[Basil_Cosmo Graduate]

Fantastic well done. I've just completed W5 and never thought I'd get this far. The plan is excellent and really works!! Keep going🙂

[Mands50 Graduate]

Well done for being 2/3 of the way through w2, you’re doing great 👍

[Peach53 Graduate]

Well done you, you're on your way! I completed the program 3 weeks ago and still can't believe that from doing absolutely no exercise at all after recovering from an op last year I am now running for 30 mins 3 times a week and I LOVE IT! Trust the plan, it really does work and enjoy getting out there in that lovely Devon countryside! ☀️🏃‍♀️