No.. you ARE doing this! 😌

[NewportN00b]

Hey Guys.

Long time couch surfer here but I've finally given myself a talking to and decided that I'm doing this!

I'm in Newport, Shropshire if anybody is looking for a running buddy or motivation regarding keeping on track. 👍🏻

Stay safe all,

John x

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

Best of luck, the time will fly! Keep us posted on your progress.

Got some good shoes?

[NewportN00b in reply to Curlygurly2]

Thanks Curly. I will! Just waiting for my sports gear to arrive 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[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.

[NewportN00b in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks buddy! I'm a complete newbie so that will be very helpful!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome and really well don! I love Newport ! Pre lockdown.. always worth a wander and lunch at Wheaton Aston canal side pub afterwards!So many running buddies here... and motivation here is in oodles... Just see who is on the same starting point as you and get together here online

Please do read the forum guidelines and the important info for new C25K...ers...linked in pinned posts and so useful.

slow and steady as you go and do keep posting please!

[NewportN00b in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Floss! Yes, Newport is a gem of beauty and hidden interests! Thanks for the tip on guidelines, I'll read up. Hope I haven't broken any already? 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to NewportN00b]

No.... we are here to point you in the right direction and as with all our runners, to keep you safe, injury free and happy!This is a great community and with lockdown and all its stresses is even more supportive.

[Hidden]

Well done for ejecting yourself off that couch! Tv is so overated 👍.

You've already had plenty of great advice in your replies, definitely read through them,

Just briefly though, stretches are so important and I've thrown in a link for our strength and flex forum which will only benefit that running.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

healthunlocked.com/strength...

Good luck

[NewportN00b in reply to Hidden]

Thanks buddy. I've never been one for much TV but am still far too sedimentary in general. Thanks for the link. Great community here 👍🏻

[Devon_straggler Graduate]

Getting out of the door the first time is always the most difficult, but I bought myself some new trainers and then felt like that not going out would be a waste of money! I found this community a couple of weeks in and find it really helpful. And now you've told us you're starting we'll all be looking out for your posts, so you're committed now!