C25K W3 S3

[MerryLynette]

Hi All. Well, I've just finished Week 3 of the NHS 12 week Fitness programme and thoroughly enjoying it. I've tried quite a few programmes and always seem to feel that they are aimed at younger people and that they progress too quickly which results in me stopping usually due to an injury and feeling quite defeated. I'm not going to lie - I do feel a little nervous for the 5 min runs next week, but I'm going to give it my all regardless. Thanks Laura for being a 'normal' human and not some super hyped fitness freak yelling instructions at us. Looking forward to a changed me in 9 weeks time.

I live on a farm in the Karoo in South Africa so no parks with benches & fences nearby. The pic below is of a Poplar Grove near our house which has stumps and trees which I use instead.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This post about mental approach may help you put it all into perspective healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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.

[MerryLynette Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you. This is truly an awesome community for beginner / non-competitive runners. The information available and support are definitely very encouraging.

[Frenc Graduate]

Ah well done MerryLynette! I love reading about all the different places people run, and that looks lovely, especially with all the useful tree stumps 😃. The NHS app is just brilliant, and will have prepared you for your 5 mins next week for sure. Go nice and slow and you’ll smash it! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[MerryLynette Graduate in reply to Frenc]

Unfortunately, the app is only available for those living in the UK, but I'm making do with the pdf's. It would be great to have access to the app though.

[Poppdog Graduate]

Looks stunning. Keep posting your progress and soak up the support and tips on the forum. They are a great bunch

[MaCherie112 Graduate]

Well done & keep going! Thanks for mentioning the NHS 12 week programme! I’ve just checked it out and it looks so useful!!

[MerryLynette Graduate in reply to MaCherie112]

I'm thoroughly enjoying the programme. I find if I don't have a programme to work through I don't keep at it. There is a 12 week weight loss programme too: nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-we...

[MaCherie112 Graduate in reply to MerryLynette]

Brilliant!!! Thanks for sharing! I’m inspired to incorporate some of this!