Newbie from Cheltenham

Hi everyone,

I've just signed up to this today with a friend, we are doing this together with a view to shedding some pounds and getting healthier. I haven't run since my school days so I'm a bit nervous but I've seen so many people running these days that I want to at least try and give this a go.

Doing my first run later today. Is it every other day that you do it?

[PhoenixRise Graduate]

Welcome!!! Well done on signing up and getting started today!!!

Don’t be nervous and go slow! Following the plan you will be running in no time! The plan suggests a day of rest (at least) in between runs but I’ve (and many others) have had 2-3 days rest - all depends on how your body is feeling!

Enjoy your first run and keep us all posted with your progress!

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Thanks for the advice, really appreciated. I'm carrying extra weight at the moment so 'going slow' will be my motto for a little while. What about road versus grass running?

[PhoenixRise Graduate in reply to Hidden]

It’s a good motto! When you are going slow - go even slower! It will help you in the long term.

I prefer ‘kerb running’ (if that’s even a thing?!). I find the kerb to be the flattest option on my runs - the pavements are dangerously bumpy and grass masks ‘gifts’ from the many dog walkers! Hehe

[chunkypie Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Good to see another conscript lol I'm fortunate I have forest near me so I run on the gravel paths and bridal ways. Best of both worlds 🙂

[Hidden in reply to chunkypie]

Yep plenty of bridle paths near me too so at least I can mix it up a bit. Given that I can't make myself invisible the woodlands might be the best option 😁

[nowster Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Runners are invisible to non-runners. You'll soon learn that.

You'll also start noticing runners more yourself when you're out and about.

[Gwyrdd Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Nobody notices runners. I think we were all self conscious before our first run .Look straight ahead and you become invisible.

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate]

Started this programme today too. I went out with my dog and I have to say it was okay - I was definitely panting by the end of it but felt really proud of myself! Good luck with your run later.

[Gwyrdd Graduate]

Welcome! No more often than every other day Burley, you can have 2 day breaks if you like. This is a great programme, keep at it and you will get there. This group is great for support. My advice( and I’m still in the Infants) is to expect some horrible parts - seems to be called toxic five here-and joyful parts. Another tip “embrace your own pace”. There is nobody chasing you and it is not a race 🐌keep posting.

[Hidden in reply to Gwyrdd]

Thank you Gwyrdd!

I'm excited about giving myself a challenge 😊