Couch to 2.93K

[Cp2022]

Today I embarked on my first run… ever? At 30 years old. I don’t exercise, I don’t move from my desk all day and I’m tired of feeling… tired! Wanting to get fit, but not wanting to over-promise myself as I know what I’m like! But feeling pretty good after that first run! Even if it wasn’t the full set. Happy hump day!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing your first run.... ever, I assume that was run 1 of week 1 of C25K, welcome to the forum, take all the runs slowly and keep ridgidly to the program, no running on consecutive days as that could cause a injury, you can repeat any runs or week's if you wish to, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, good luck for your running journey with C25K.

[Cp2022 in reply to AlMorr]

It was! Thank you for the tips! 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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.

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Well done on getting started! that’s the hardest run out of the way

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome and very well done you. Take the advice given... Do please, read the essential information given on that link.Slow and steady/ Just forget about speed or distance just follow the plan and enjoy

[Brixcos Graduate]

Welcome aboard, and enjoy the journey. It really is a phenomenal programme, it got me running for 30 mins 3 times a week and I'm loving it. Slow and steady and regular is the key, as others have said. Enjoy W1R2 👏

[MrBassmanjazz Graduate]

Well done and Welcome. That 1st run is one of the hardest. Do read - IannodaTruffe - Essential reading.

I'm stuck to a desk all day, too. Nothing pleases me more than heading straight out to run after a day of that.

A lot of running is in your head. Once you stop thinking "I'll never be able to..." and start thinking, "I can do that", it gets a lot easier.

I just get my music on and get lost in my own thoughts. (It's a wonderful place).

It's addictive.

"but not wanting to over-promise..." I think, once you start, you'll not want to stop.

"feeling pretty good after that first run!" There are lots of great runs out there. You've just got to go and get them. (There will be some "bad" runs too, but they still teach you and it's still Km under your belt. (I'm run in Metric)).

Sorry, I don't usually witter on like that.

Trust the program. Slow down. Hydrate...

Just get out there and enjoy.

[MakingTheMost Graduate]

Well done!!! It's not easy to get started...welcome aboard!!

Just do what you can, when you can and don't put too much pressure on yourself...and as has been said...stick to the programme...it is AMAZING! Good luck!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Well done for starting, you will be amazed with what you can do!Follow and trust the plan it works!

Good luck with W1R2. Onwards and upwards nice and steady.😊👌

[MakingTheMost Graduate]

Well done! Whoop whoop! Keep that buzz, you've done really well to get started. Just take it easy and keep going! 🎉🎉