I am new to all this x

[DawnFreshStart]

Not sure how to work this site. But here it goes...... had a rough few years but I have decided to turn things around. I want to be a healthy, active, happy me. Started couch to 5k on 21st July. To be honest wasn’t too positive, oh my gosh I am smashing it. Doing as I am told. I am trying to sort my diet out at the same time, which was going very good till I had a weeks holiday. I managed my runs on holiday. Back on it now. Happy, healthy, active me.....here I come x

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Fantastic! Well done 💪🏽

[nowster Graduate]

Go you! 👍

How far have you got?

[DawnFreshStart in reply to nowster]

I am on week 6 run 2. CAnt believe I have got this far x

[nowster Graduate in reply to DawnFreshStart]

Wow! That's great!

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Brilliant! What a lovely post to read!

Can hear how excited you are through the written words!

Well done you! 👏👏👏👏

Feel good factor of C25k plan is amazing!

Where are you up to?...

👍

[DawnFreshStart in reply to Tinytears60]

Week 6 run 2. Quite surprised I am still at it. I normally find something works for me and then give in after a few weeks lol x

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to DawnFreshStart]

This little magic plan gets a grip of you! So addictive. It keeps drip feeding you a sense of achievement and you get a taste for it!

Well done - W6 👏👏👏 You have graduation in sight 👌

[acountrycabbage Graduate]

Yay! You’ve got an amazing attitude! Keep going! 🌟

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Love your positivity! 🙆‍♀️

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Great post from you and welcome to the forum.

[61Lady Graduate]

You sound like you have a great positive attitude - the plan is great too !

I’d say that’s a successful combo 🏃‍♀️💪🏃‍♀️ Keep up the good work.

How many weeks have you completed ?

[DawnFreshStart in reply to 61Lady]

Hi. Just on week 6. Can’t believe I have stuck with it to be honest x

[Serenity_runner Graduate]

Well done you! X

[BexJogs Graduate]

So impressive to keep it up on holiday! Well done!

[Goodlab Graduate]

Well done. I’ve only completed day one and it’s lovely to be inspired by people who are further on and living it.

[DawnFreshStart in reply to Goodlab]

Keep at it. I was so so doubtful. Listen to the coach and keep at it no am excited now to see if I can do each run 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.

[DawnFreshStart in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you so much. Will sit with a cuppa and absorb the info x

[Sybilw Graduate]

The way it works here is that you post your successes on here and we all celebrate with you or you tell us your woes and we pick you up and dust you off! Random questions are also answered. In other words it’s very supportive and if no one else in your life understands why you run - we will. Well done and welcome to the gang.

[DawnFreshStart in reply to Sybilw]

Thank you so much. I asked my daughter the other day “why do I turn into a beetroot after a jog” bless her she said “coz you running properly”. I always wonder why I look so, well, shattered lol. Is this normal ?x

[Sybilw Graduate in reply to DawnFreshStart]

Absolutely normal! 🥵 Your daughter got it spot on too. Sounds like you’re found an amazing job but done worry if you have hiccups along the way. Runs that don’t go well as just practice runs on here!!

[nowster Graduate in reply to DawnFreshStart]

You beetroot because the processes releasing energy and dealing with the results of using that energy don't realise you've stopped for about 5 to 10 minutes, and all the waste heat from your exercise has to go somewhere, so there's increased blood flow to the skin.

[PandaCory Graduate]

Good for you! This is a really supportive community & everyone helps each other. Happy running 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️!

[MarybellM]

Welcome to the forum! It’s been my life-line. You’re doing great. 👏