Woohoo!!!

I have just completed Week 5 Run 3 and I’m feeling very proud of myself 😁🥇

After over 10 years of not running at all and carrying a few more pounds 🥴 I decided to start the C25K as I felt I was struggling under lockdown and nearly 12 months of furlough. I wanted to do something that was going to benefit me physically and mentally and was achievable so I decided to give it a go.

My tips that have got me this far...1. Put your runs for the week in your diary on a Sunday eve 2. Sort out your running clothes so you know what’s comfortable 3. Get a running belt to hold key & phone -inexpensive but made a big difference 4. Use your spare house key so you aren’t carrying a bunch! 5. Get a set of headphones that work for you-AirPods kept falling out so I’m back on my old headphones 6. Wear gloves if it’s cold 7.Trust the plan and enjoy your time outdoors 👍🏻

[sparky66 Graduate]

Fantastic well done ✅🏃‍♀️🏅Hope you keep it up and becomes something you really enjoy ☺️

I graduated in Early November and just ran my first 10K .. love running now x

Have a great day celebrating ⭐

[Hidden in reply to sparky66]

Well done you! 🥇 Thank you for your support!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.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.

[Hidden in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you, I will have a read 👍🏻

[LastBlaster Graduate]

I'm hoping this will be me this time next week.. Well done!

[Hidden in reply to LastBlaster]

Thank you! I’m sure it will be you next week-go slow, keep telling yourself you can and will do it and... enjoy it! 🥵

[LastBlaster Graduate]

Thank you.. I hear it's more mental than physical, so I'll be roaring at myself to get it done.. 😂

[Frenc Graduate]

Well done Surfergirl! I totally agree about the diary - in fact that’s what I’m going to do now. Good luck for week 6 🏃‍♀️😀👏🏼.

[Hidden]

Thank you! “Fail to plan then plan to fail” as they say! 📖✏️

[ReesSteve Graduate]

It’s a fun one ... 😊👍🏻. Well done. Love your avi. Broad Haven?

[Hidden in reply to ReesSteve]

Thank you! Yes it is 😀🏄🏼‍♀️🌊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[ReesSteve Graduate in reply to Hidden]

My fav beach when I lived in Pembroke 😊back in the 70s

[Hidden in reply to ReesSteve]

It’s a couple of hours drive from me but so worth it. It’s a beautiful part of the world