After 9 months...

[charswee]

Here I am again. 9 months from when I had to stop after week 6 because of severe leg pain that wasn’t getting any better. In the 9 months I’ve probably gained more weight than I ever have before and have probably never felt worse about myself. I am so incredibly unfit, overweight and stiff - couch to 5k seems to be the only structure that has helped me in the past.

I’m starting again tomorrow and I’m feeling anxious. I don’t know if it’s a comfort that I know I can do it but I feel like my body is in such a bad way compared to last time.

Wish me luck! 😣

[Kamela18 Graduate]

Good luck Charswee! You got this.

[charswee in reply to Kamela18]

🤍🤍🤍

[Frenc Graduate]

Hello charswee, well done for starting again! I guarantee that after your first run you will come back more motivated and feeling better about things. Just take it nice and slow. And let us know how you get on! All the best 😀👍🤞.

[charswee in reply to Frenc]

Thank you my friend 🤍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome back 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.

[Ch89692 Graduate]

Good luck charswee - and well done for getting back to it !!! I hope the leg issue is resolved - I’m about to embark on W7R1 this morning - all being good you’ll be writing the same next month !! 👍👍👍👍