Week 1 Run 1

[Fitin2022]

Let me introduce myself...6 months ago found out my husband was cheating, I realised that for 10 years I had been living for someone else, so I took control over my life. I moved out of the marital home, filed for divorce and after just over 3 months of sofa surfing I found my perfect home at the beginning of the year. I decided that 2022 was my year, my year to discover who I am and who I want to be. I started powerlifting and quickly realised to improve my lifting I would have to improve my cardiovascular health, hence starting the couch to 5k. This year is my year to finally reach my goals and be the person I want to be! So today a big milestone reached...first run completed despite wanting to give up almost straight away 🙈

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Welcome to the forum and the program.

And well done on starting C25K.

Have you read the program guide ?

healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

It's packed full of information to help you through the program.

Keep coming back here and post about your runs !

We will always be here supporting you and cheering you on.

Enjoy the journey!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your decision.

C25k changes lives for good, in ways you probably can't even imagine.

Do check out the guide linked to above and enjoy your journey.

[KayJayRose Graduate]

Hey!! Well done on making the first steps to a new you! It can be hard mentally going through emotional stress so hopefully the running will also be good for your emotional wellbeing while you’re going through a tough time - as well as physically. Good luck with the rest of your running journey 💪🙌. Onwards and upwards 😉

[Solor Graduate]

Welcome and good luck Fitin2022.

I can’t guarantee you’ll love running but you will feel inordinately pleased with yourself after each run. And that’s important for you right now, feeling good about yourself. Take it slow.

Here’s to your new start 🥂

[123gogo Graduate]

It sounds like things are on the upswing for you. You can't go wrong in prioritizing your health and wellbeing. The journey is not always easy but it's definitely worth it. Good luck to you and hope that you continue to discover the person you want to be.

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Fantastic, running is awesome and week 1 run 1 nearly killed us but can now run steadily for well over an hour on a good day

[Bella1409]

Good on you. I’ve just completed week 1 run 1.

Like you due to life events I’ve decided this year I’m doing things for me.

Good luck with run 2. Doing mine Friday x

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Good for you & welcome Fitin2022!Go slowly & gently, - no need to rush.

“Strength to your elbow” - & legs! 💪🏻😄

[Cherie65 Graduate]

Good for you! One thing I learned doing this programme is that your brain tries to talk you out of doing it or to tell you that you can't do it - don't listen! Just keep putting one foot in front of the other, if it feels too difficult slow down (even if you think you are going too slow already) just keep going. You can do this!

[Voyager1]

Congratulations on taking control of your life in the way you want to. Taking positive steps after such a devastating event is inspiring. More power to you!

[Jericho2332 Graduate]

Welcome! Enjoy your c25k journey 👍🏻 give it your all and I'm sure you will find you love it.

[Poppdog Graduate]

Well done you, as a god friend once told me when going through something similar. You are braver and stronger and more resilient then you think. You are fantastic. Enjoy the running