Something stopping me

[Boyo1]

I really want to start the program but always quick to find excuse not to run how did you all overcome this I suppose nerves? Haven’t run since retired from rugby 8 years ago but need to for my health

[TwiggyL Graduate]

I went on a first C25K run with the intention only to test it out at the beginning of January. Never have run in my life, always said runners are mad 😂. Was out of breath after 60 sec of running and was astonished how unfit I am (I thought I am fit lady before that as I am a passionate cyclist). However the felling after that first session was incredible! I was hooked from a day one. I graduated two months later and absolutely love running now. It gives me so much energy and clears my mind. Just go for a walk in running gear and test it.

[misswobble Graduate in reply to TwiggyL]

Me too 😃. I’d never run either but the programme guides you step by step 😃👍

[Sh53202 Graduate]

Hi Boyo 1. Why don’t you just do it today? I know the feeling, but you have to start somewhere. Doesn’t matter a jot if you can’t do it, there’s only you watching yourself. But you will never know until you try and you will probably be pleasantly surprised. I still find when I don’t want to go out that I tell myself I will just do a bit and see how I am. It has never failed that once I am out I feel I might as well carry on, but it’s a way of fighting the gremlins. Good luck, go so slow you feel like you are going backwards, and let us know how you get on.

[Boyo1 in reply to Sh53202]

Thank you

[Jericho2332 Graduate]

There's always a reason not to do something, always a voice saying do it tomorrow, start it next week or next month! We tend to call those voices/excuses gremlins here 🤣 The trick is to realise that your health, both physical and mental, will improve massively by doing this. You have to want it, you have to get up every second day and get your kit on and go out in all conditions and run... Once you do though you will start to enjoy it, it get easier and you will feel the benefits quickly. Go back through my old posts and you will see we have all been where you are now but if you want it you will do it 💪🏻

[Boyo1 in reply to Jericho2332]

Very true tomorrow is just an excuse ok then tonight I will go give it a try

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

You either want to do this............or you don't.

There is only one person who will make you do this and only one person who will stop you.

There is nothing to be nervous about......it is a training plan and unless you give up you cannot fail it. Follow the link in the guide to the post about mental approach.

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.

[misswobble Graduate]

I didn’t tell a soul 😎 I kept it a secret from my family for ages I knew my husband would take the mick and I didn’t want anything to knock my confidence

I loved it from the first words of my then coach Laura. It’s exciting😃! I did it when it was cold and told myself I’d probably freeze to death 🥶. I survived 😁. I’d never worn Lycra! That was my main fear, but as I was hiding out in the woods, and running trails in there, it didn’t matter

Just go for it It’s literally just putting one foot in front of the other 👍🙂

[Boyo1 in reply to misswobble]

Thank you

[DylanTheRabbit Graduate]

Hello Boyo1, I got started by telling myself it was something I wanted to try and see if I would enjoy it (rather than worrying about success or failure).

I was also aware that this plan was achievable as my very unsporty brother completed it.

I also think putting aside a particular time and then just doing it without thinking about what the weather's like etc. is key to getting out of the door.

Let us know how you get on 🙂

[Boyo1 in reply to DylanTheRabbit]

Thank you will do

[Skyblueandblack Graduate]

Finding the will power to stop putting it off make that first run is one of the hardest mentally. I found once I got into the routine it just becomes part of the week.

[Newbie59 Graduate]

Stepping out of your door to do Week 1 Run 1 is the hardest part of the programme. It just gets easier after that

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Excuses sound best to the person who’s making them up........that can be your new mantra.....I heard that on a YouTube motivational video, there are some really good ones on there.

There’s one called You versus You, featuring The Rock.....which is excellent 👍

So.....first put your kit on, that’ll show you’ve committed yourself to go out....headphones on and watch a few YouTube videos before you go to get you in the right mindset (search Running Motivation)......then get out there and go for it......trust me you’ll be so glad you did💪🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏃‍♂️

Worried about other people seeing you jogging, like I was, well don’t be, the truth is they’re all too wrapped up in there own lives and won’t even notice you or give you a second look. Come on Boyo1 !

P.S I’m originally from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[ReesSteve Graduate]

I was initially daunted...neighbours seeing me running etc.... all my fears went after run 1 and then I just bought all the gear and went for it.

[Boyo1]

Thanks i went last night and did run 1 defo determined now