First run

[Lorraine32]

Just completed w1 run 1 boy was this hard, I was not made for this 🤣 but very determined to achieve this helps to have Sarah millican egging me on lol

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Well done that’s the hardest run out of the way

[nowster Graduate]

You are made for this.

The first few running days are difficult. That's only because you're not used to it. I remember my first few runs being hell. But then my body started to adapt.

There is a hypothesis that we are born to run: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endur...

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing run 1 of week 1 and welcome to the forum and C25K, some say that run is the hardest run of the whole program, remember when you are doing the course to take all the runs slowly, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, you can repeat any runs or week's if you wish to, no running on consecutive days as that could cause a injury, good luck, onwards and upwards to run 2 of week 1 🏃🏾 👍

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Well done for getting started! The first is always the hardest!

Please do read the guide to the programme, chances are you were pushing a bit harder than you need to, slow and steady is the key!

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Rookie_Runner]

You absolutely are made for this!!! 💪🏻💪🏻

I returned from my first run and thought I was going to be sick! I found it incredibly difficult and thought there’s no way I can do this, it’s just not for me, I’m clearly not fit enough!

But I’ve just got in from a 45 min run and am so so glad I stuck at it when it felt hard! There’s no feeling like proving those thoughts that drag you down wrong 😊😊

Keep at it and just make sure you run at a slow and steady pace! (I’m still really slow!)

Good luck 😁

[Foxglove2 Graduate]

Well done! In some ways the hardest run of all - so many congratulations for getting out there and doing it. Sarah is a wonderful companion, I stuck with her until about week 7 then I switched to Michael just for a change.

I remember starting W1R1 in February and thinking 'What am I doing, this really isn't me, I'll never make it to the end of the programme', and here I am six months later comfortably running 40+ minutes and 5ks. I'm staggered at the transformation this programme can have. Enjoy your running, clock up every run as a massive achievement, be proud of yourself for taking this huge step. Best of luck xx

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate]

Well done, I'm sure loads of us felt the same, I certainly did! It's a great feeling when you graduate which you will do!! ,😁

[Whippetywhip Graduate]

Go for it, follow and trust the plan, don't overthink and you'll soon find yourself running a 5k - the hardest run is the first run and you've done that😁

[EJC1]

Well done Lorraine.. 👍

[Lorraine32]

Thanks guys it’s great to have such good support 😍

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate]

Hardest part is getting off the sofa and not only have you done that, you’ve completed your first run, congratulations!

[RunGirl1989 Graduate]

Welcome to our friendly running bunch 😀

We all started, where you are now and most of us thought, that we are not made for this 😁

You took the first step and made it through first run!

That is awesome job!

Please keep in touch, let us know how you are doing x

[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.