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The start of W2 today, never got this far before, actually never thought I'd get this far.
In a weird way I think I may have been looking forward to it, just to see if I could manage it.
Well I did manage it, but it was hard. The last 2 runs were so hard I nearly stopped, but I didnt, I carried on.
Feeling pleased with myself today for the progress I've made, small steps but they all count 😊
And you should be so pleased with yourself! I found the early weeks so difficult and although it doesn’t get easier I think you learn to trust your body and the plan as you progress.... which you will!
Well done!
Well done !
As they say 'The longest journey is made up of small steps' (or something like that) haha 😁
Keep it up and keep feeling proud 😁👍🏃
Thank you, and lots of thanks for the support
Well done.
Why would you not be looking forward to it?
Relax and enjoy it.
Because I've always had my head telling me how hard it is and how slow I am which, for me, tells me I cant do it. The kind lovely people on here are educating me to think differently. I'm slowly changing my mind set and I can sense a difference already. I'm sure I'll still have tough times when I feel like I cant do it but I now I have a more positive approach now 😊
Have you read this about mental approach healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
It may help.
I've just read your post on mental approach.
Thank you for taking the time to reply to my post originally and again to direct me to this.
Good mental health is something I struggle with, feelings of insecurity, not feeling worthy, inadequate, ugly, incapable..... I could go on....
I'm hoping taking on the C25K will help to improve this.
Since I restarted the program (having previously failed and returned to the couch in a huff) I've had a different mindset which is down to the positive feedback from the kind strangers I've met here.
I'm excited for the future weeks, to see how I cope, what I can achieve and I'm interested to see how I cope with a 'bad run' or a 'bad week'
Thank you again 😊
I love your determination!.. LOVE it that you have come back and returned in a huff!... made me giggle reading that!... I get it completely!
Good, bad or indifferent runs - just jump on here and post. There is always someone around to brighten your day and send you some support and if you read some of the posts you will see we all have each others back's... It's as much a part of the experience as the actual running 
I post on here as soon as I return from my morning run, while my feelings are fresh in my mind and I enjoy reading how others have got on, yours particularly as there ways seems to be a story 😂
The people on here keep you so buoyant!..... It's a great little forum
Oh I've come to realise I'm like the Bridget Jones of the running world.... only i don't do the fags or the vodka (Gin is my tipple)
Gin is mine too 😂
Well done!!! My no 1 tip for carrying on is SLOW and steady. There is no such thing as too slow. Try looking at the Japanese slow running video on YouTube. You’ll have this nailed and be enjoying your achievements before you know it! 🏃♀️🎉
That’s brilliant- well done you 👍 slow and steady you’ll be fine - keep on running 🏃♂️✅
Whoop whoop... Knew you could do it! 🎉😀
Amazing! Well done!😃 week 2 was my nemesis!! Stick with it though, your body is adapting and getting prepared to be able to tackle the 30 minute run😊
Right now it feels like I'll never make it to 30 mins 😳 just concentrating on one week at a time 😂
Oh gosh honestly I felt the exact same! I was ready to throw in the towel at week 4, I struggled so much with the 5 minute runs😩Then week 5 run 3 came about and somehow I managed to run for 20 minutes, and since then I’ve actually began to love running!
If you had seen me at week 1 you would say the same about me!.. I ran like a bag of spanners!.... BUT
I'm on week 8 now!... you want to know how?.. its this plan!... its magic!... I can't believe it myself
Stic with it- you will love it
You’re doing great! 😊👏🏻 Just keep going at your own pace, getting one run at a time under your belt and trust in the programme. 😊🏃♀️🐢
You really have done the hardest bit!
So many people on here will say the same, that wk 1 run 1 was the toughest. Your body and your mind will be challenged each week but keep trusting the program and have faith in yourself. Each run prepares you for the next so it’ll feel like an effort but not impossible.
You CAN do this and it is soooo worth the effort. The sense of achievement and pride you will feel after completing each run becomes addictive and before you know it you’ll consider yourself a runner (and start boring anyone who will listen with tales of time/pace/distance/ etc 😜)
You got this 💪🏼
I’ll definitely echo what others have said, ‘you CAN do it’.
Two months ago (At the age of 51) I was adamant that I couldn’t run and never would be able to. I was wrong! I’m now regularly running 30 minutes and am totally amazed! You will be the same I’m sure.
Brilliant!! Absolutely well done. That sheer determination will serve you well. Also, taking it positively, to see what you can do! Brilliant attitude.
I hope you feel proud! 😊😊
I’m only a few weeks ahead of you. Just in week 6 now and like you I found week 2 tough! Was kinda thinking “this isn’t for me” but have stuck at it and I actually completed a 20 minutes non-stop run last week 🙌
I’ve also taken notice of runners now, when I didn’t bother before and more often than not, they are going at a jog rather than at a
Rapid pace!
Good luck!x
Feltip, you legend you!
When it feels like you want to give up and you don’t - THATS success!
Keep posting each success - you have all of us in your corner!
How can strangers be so nice, thank you 😊🥰
Great stuff!.... So chuffed for you!...
It's a magical plan isn't it?... you do need a little bit of grit and determination but nothing worthwhile comes easy and you pushed on and did it!...
Isn't the sense of achievement such a natural high!...
Well done!
Slow slow slow is the key!.... I thought i was going slow but guess what - I found an even slower slow!
The support on here is amazing!...literally could not have done it without them.. and we have some great fun banter too - its as much a part of the plan as the actual running itself...
You are doing this so well done!
I seem to have found a slower slow too !!
I read your post, shame your run yesterday was tinged with sadness about the sea and RNLI 😕
R2 for me tomorrow 🤞😊
R2 - you have got this!...... Can't wait to read your post!
Yes sad indeed.... 
The sea can be so rough!
I live near the sea too , on the south coast
hi. I started week 2 today also. I feel very much like yourself. Wanted to do today but was really not sure I would be able to. I too did it tho. I found the first couple of runs harder than the following runs. I also thought there was going to be one less run than there was… so that was a mid run surprise! Anyway, well done for week 2 getting off to a good start!
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