I can't believe I'm doing this!

[Herby67]

Having got to 53 and never run in my life, I can't believe I have finished week 1, I feel so proud of myself. I just hope I can manage week 2!

[Tismoi Graduate]

Hey, snap...also same age & never was a runner. I have somehow managed to make it to W6, R3. After week 1 I couldnt cross my legs; my hips were so sore. Follow all the advice on this site & u will make it! Good Luck

[Herby67 in reply to Tismoi]

You are doing so well.. Excellent. Its my quads that seem to hurt the most but am hoping they will get over the shock of me running soon 😁

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Herby67]

Hope you are doing the dynamic warm ups , then the after run stretches ?

[LouiseA Graduate]

That’s amazing and well done for starting this amazing programme! Good luck and enjoy! 🏃🏻‍♀️😀💫

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

You absolutely CAN and WILL!!

Well done on getting started!

Please read the guide to the programme, the info contained is vital to get you through safely whilst getting maximum benefits

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep going, you're already on the way to something very special

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you Herby67 on completing week 1 of C25K, some say that is the hardest run and week, take all the runs slowly, you can repeat any run or week if you wish to, drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, no running on consecutive days as that could cause an injury, keep rigidly to the program, onwards and upwards to week 2, a little tip for you, don't look ahead at future weeks, wait until you get instructions from your coach.

[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.

[Buddhagal Graduate]

Well done you, huge congratulations on starting your healthy new habit😁. Enjoy your running journey and....please follow all the great links and advice...makes a huge difference. All the best. 🏃‍♀️🙋

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

Remember this:

- every run you do prepares you for the next one.

In other words, Week 1 has prepared you for Week 2. And... Week 1 combined with Week 2, prepare you for Week 3.

That's how it works

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Congratulations on starting the program , I thought the same as you back in May when I started at 63 !

Enjoy the program 😁👍

[Herby67 in reply to Instructor57]

Well done!

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

Well done on starting the program. That's the most difficult bit done! And congratulations on finishing week 1 👏👏👏

I'm 56 and have never ever run before starting this program in April, but it is the most amazing thing. Trust in the plan, each run prepares you for the next. You can, and will do it!

[GailXrunning Graduate]

Congratulations. Be super proud. You will manage it! Each week, I couldn’t believe it. My partner couldn’t either. Today we graduated - and we’re both still disbelieving. Best wishes for the coming weeks.