The Journey begins!

I can't even begin to tell you how scared I was to start the C25k again. It's been 5 years since I've run after really injuring myself. I never thought I'd do it again and I wouldn't have, had I not found this forum! You have all inspired me sooo much! Thank you! I had to buy running clothes I could actually fit into yesterday, and this morning, I put them on and went for it. My body felt so sluggish, heavy, and not at all the body I had just 5 years ago! It's crazy how quickly we can decline when we don't take care of ourselves. By the end of it, my knees were confused, my feet were in shock, and my lower back didn't know whether to support me or just let me drop for good. I stretched (and wow, that wasn't easy either), drank water. And well...now I'm nor sure I will be walking all that much today, but I did it! And I felt so proud of myself! Can't wait for day 2!

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Fantastic 😁👏👏👏

You have done the scariest part and that's making a start and getting out of the door .

Remember to keep it slow, keep hydrated and stretch after your runs .

Hope you enjoy this 😁👍

[Hidden in reply to Instructor57]

Will do! Thank you for the reminders.

[Imoca]

Well done, it'll soon come back to you

[Hidden in reply to Imoca]

Thank you Imoca!

[Kevin41 Graduate]

Brilliant!!! Hardest part (starting) is done ✅

[Hidden in reply to Kevin41]

Thanks Kevin!

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Well done! 👏👏👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👍

You did it, you started! Just keep on taking it steady 👍

[Hidden in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks Jools!

[GailXrunning Graduate]

It’s all in your last sentence! 😀 💫

Well done. You’re on your way.

Love the light in your photo.

[Hidden in reply to GailXrunning]

Thanks Gail!

[Whydothis Graduate]

Well done - you are on your way! Best of luck with it.

[Hidden in reply to Whydothis]

Thank you!

[Bambi2020 Graduate]

Well done- don’t worry-we all felt like that in week 1. Even in a couple of weeks you’ll start to see a difference. 👍🏻🙂

[Hidden in reply to Bambi2020]

Thank you Bambi!

[LittleMissie]

Well done TamyaS. That first run always seems to be the hardest and you did it 🏃🏼‍♀️

[Hidden in reply to LittleMissie]

Thank you!

[Hidden]

You’re going to smash this. You wait and see x

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for the vote of confidence. 😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

That’s so good to hear, you are right to be proud

[Hidden in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you!

[Hidden]

Thank you!

[Peter44 Graduate]

Well done, you've done it before, and will do it again, i'm sure everyone, on here, felt just like that, at the start, your not alone!!! 😀

[Hidden in reply to Peter44]

Thanks Peter!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

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.

[Buddhagal Graduate]

Well done Tanya....yep you've got the scariest part out of the way😁😁😁👏👏👏. I hadn't run for over 20 years and yes it was pretty miserable to see how my inactive years had taken a toll on the ol limbs!!! But...W8R3 for me tomorrow 😁....I'm focusing on the present now....

Good on yer for getting back out there, that's a victory. Win, win from here onwards. 👏👏🙋

[Hidden in reply to Buddhagal]

Thank you! Yes, my legs were NOT HAPPY yesterday or even today, but like you, I'm going to focus on the present and look forward to the future. 😁 Thank you for the encouragement.