Run Buddy

[Andrino]

I’ve just restarted the programme in an effort to improve my health and well-being. If any one wants to “join up” in chat to motivate and support each other if your just starting out that’ll be great

[Instructor57 Graduate]

I'm sure there are many here who are just starting or re starting the programme so just keep posting your progress here ,Or call in on Oldfloss 's catch up corner post here and say hello

healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

[JE65]

I'm just starting too, so it would be great to encourage each other, thank you. I am a 65 year old woman in a sedentary job and keen to regain some fitness and good health as an investment in the years ahead. Many years ago I ran a bit, did a 10k and a half marathon, and five years or so ago some park runs, but I was always slow and at the back of the field. Nowadays I don't think speed will be possible, but if I can complete C25K, however long it takes me, I will be proud, and I know it will keep me motivated and trying to improve. Have just done my second run of week 1, so there's a long way to go!

[Andrino Graduate in reply to JE65]

I’m off out tomorrow to finish my week 1 runs … keep up the good work speed isn’t important getting out 3 x a week is the routine I want to crack !

[nowster Graduate]

The best thing to do is to post about your progress here in the forum. You'll have many virtual running buddies to encourage you along.

How far along in the programme are you now?

[Andrino Graduate in reply to nowster]

Thanks , I can do that . Just have last of week 1 runs to complete. Feeling positive !

[nowster Graduate in reply to Andrino]

I took three attempts to start C25K. The first time I had to stop after the third run of week 1 due to getting a tummy bug. The second time, I got to the end of week 2 before realising the tablets I was on advised against exercise. I eventually restarted in mid June 2020 (and completed).

I didn't find this forum until W3R3, in July 2020. It's been an immense help.

This afternoon, nearly two years on, I did a 21km run and then did many other things round the house. Things might not go right at the start, but if you persevere you can do amazing things.