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[Sparkle2021]

Hi, I've tried many time's to start this but as just turned 49, my goal is to be healthy and more active before my 50th.

[roadeoclown Graduate]

Welcome, and good for you! Read the FAQs; take it at a slow, comfortable pace; and remember: it's not a race, it's a journey. Good luck to you.

[Teejay113 Graduate]

Start by walking if running is too hard.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Welcome to the forum and the program and Well done on your decision to start .Have a read of the program guide here .

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

The guide is full of helpfull information to steer you through the program.

Enjoy the journey !

[SkiMonday Graduate]

Welcome Sparkle. Good to see that you're working towards your goal.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum that is the secret weapon for success when undertaking C25K.

We are here to support you all the way and the practical advice you need has been distilled into the guide to the plan, linked to above by Instructor57 and there is also the resource of the FAQ Posts healthunlocked.com/couchto5... which give greater detail on a range of topics related to running.

Enjoy your journey.

[MerryLynette Graduate]

Welcome Sparkle. This programme and forum are awesome. Sometimes the next step seems rather intimidating. All I can say is at least give it a try, you can always repeat is necessary, but at least give it a try first. I turn 53 next week and so far I've managed to keep with the programme.

GOOD LUCK!

[MaCherie112 Graduate]

You’ve got this! One step at a time! Focusing on progress & not perfection- Remember dynamic stretches before each session, proper running shoes, stay hydrated & stay slow, plug into some sounds to keep you going favourite music/podcast etc & your off! 👟

[Teejay113 Graduate]

Love your hair by the way lovely colours. ❤️

[Dusty4466]

Well done! Keep it up

[RunDone Graduate]

Welcome and good luck. Take it slow, trust the plan. When I started this I was 55 and 18 stone, having not done any exercise in 10 years. I'm on week 6 and if I can do it, anyone can. Remember - SLOW - once you can do the time, you can always work on the speed if you want to.

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

Welcome.

You've started many times... what's made you stop?

[Sparkle2021 in reply to John_W]

Excuses and Lot's of them, but when companies won't give you life cover as thinking your a high risk, needed to snap out of it and try again. Didn't have this group before either so 🤞

[John_W Graduate Ambassador in reply to Sparkle2021]

And are you high risk?

[Sparkle2021 in reply to John_W]

Crohn's, PTSD, Depression, high blood pressure, fatty liver, however excerise is meant to help all these.So trying to be healthier.

[John_W Graduate Ambassador in reply to Sparkle2021]

Sounds like you don't need anymore reasons to start! You've come to the right place.