Week 1 Run 2

[tobyham]

Not far off completing the first week. Hated running at school, but feel energised by everyone's stories. I want to keep this going, got myself some lovely Brooks Glycerin shoes. Feel lovely and bouncy in them. Cheers everyone, keep at it!

Roger

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Welcome and well done on starting the program!

Have you read the program guide ?

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

It's full of helpful information to help you get the best out of the program!

Enjoy the journey!

[tobyham Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Yes, thanks. I've read all the stuff, and will do so again. I use the podcast with ear buds to tell me when to run and walk. Great stuff.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to tobyham]

Great, Enjoy 😁👍

[KayBee1000 Graduate]

Hi there, I hated doing running at school too (well, most forms of exercise to be honest!), but I loved doing C25k- it felt more like a fun challenge than running to me.

I would look at the run/walk split I was going to do before a run, think ‘no way can I run for x minutes yet!’ then be pleasantly surprised when I could, in fact, do it.

Just take it steady, follow the programme, and you’ll be running for 30 mins without stopping in a while!

If you have any problems/questions do pop back on here for support - everyone is so helpful and there’s usually at least one person who has been through the same situation and has some good advice.

Best of luck - and have fun 😁

[tobyham Graduate in reply to KayBee1000]

Thanks so much for words of encouragement. I've done 2 runs on treadmill, going to venture outdoors tomorrow for the first time. I'm.actually looking forward to it all. Cheers.

[Fionamags Graduate]

The outdoors has infinite delights - enjoy the variety and fresh air! You've got the shoes so you're committed now. 😆 (Brooks are great - I'm on my second pair) Keep on posting your progress.

[tobyham Graduate]

Thanks Fiona. I'm in Gloucestershire so a bit hilly. But I'm ready to go.

[Wawacito Graduate]

Oh boy did I hate running in school! C25K changed that.

Never ever did I think that I would be able to run for more than 1 minute let alone come to enjoy running. I started last February and am now doing Ju-Ju's Magic Plan aiming at 60 minutes and hopefully 10k by summer.

It can really be done. Just stick to the program and the tips in the program guide.

BTW: Those Brooks Glycerince shoes are really great. Got them as well.

[Cheesesalad]

Hi,I did W1R2 today too, went well, I managed all of the full 60 seconds, sore knee at the end but hopefully that will subside.

Hope you stick with it and it does you immense good.

Cheers

Wayne

[tobyham Graduate in reply to Cheesesalad]

Hi Wayne, nice to hear you are at same point as me. Good luck!