Newbie

[Sarahw1974]

Hi all

I'm new , apprehensive a tad scared. I haven't ran for 20 years and would love to feel that freedom again. I'm 47 almost 3 st over weight and panicking

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Welcome to the program and the forum !No need to be scared 😁

Just do your preparation, ie read the guide to the program and follow it closely.

You will get a lot of support here on the forum so keep coming back and post about your progress 😁👍

[John_W Graduate]

What are you panicking about?

[Emn1976 Graduate]

Don’t panic! Take it slow and follow/trust the plan 😊 and follow all of the amazing advice from the couch25k experts on here! I can’t actually believe that I’ve graduated and now have run on my own and I am overweight! I quite enjoy the running which I never thought I would! Good luck!

[SassyF Graduate]

Hello and welcome 🖐🏼

Scared - why?

Panicking...... no good to anyone....ever.

Don’t overthink it, don’t think yourself out of it before you’ve even begun. However, you do need a certain level of determination to start with!

One of the lessons we’ve all learned through this programme is how our mind will challenge what our bodies can actually accomplish.

Overweight or not... your body is the most brilliant machine you’ll ever own!

Read everything you can on this forum, learn from other people’s posts. Knowledge will help massively. ☺️

[nowster Graduate]

When I started C25K a year ago, I was 51, over a stone heavier than I am now, and had never ever run before. Two weekends ago I ran for 10 miles with no stopping... and enjoyed it. The person I was a year ago would not recognise me.

"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out of your door. You step into the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." (Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings)

[John_W Graduate]

Watch these 2 videos - will help you I hope:

youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2kh...(Not working as expected?)

youtube.com/watch?v=UNiNxH3...(Not working as expected?)

[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.

Relax and enjoy your journey.

[Iskm88 Graduate]

Hi Welcome, enjoy this experience. I understand the apprehension but the feeling after that first run will keep you buzzing and give you the incentive for more!!!

I am similar it you in my forties and around 3 stone overweight but I am half way through the programme and i just love it!

I love that half hour or so to myself, the freedom to do my ownpace and race with myself 😀

Just go for it!!