C25K First week done… how did that happen?

[Runforthedress]

Actually feel great and energised after my run …. And now at the end of week 1 already! Could this turn into a habit? Can I actually get to 5K in one go? 🤞🏻😁🏃🏼‍♀️.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

Congratulations! It’s a great feeling to tick off that first week. I used to treat myself to something really little when I’d finished run 3.

Don’t worry about getting to 5k in the programme time. Most people don’t. It’s badly named-the aim is to run for 30 minutes. That will be a huge achievement. Masses of good luck to you! There’s loads of support here.

[Runforthedress Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Congratulations on completing week 1 👍Well done .

No need to worry about 5k.

This is a time based program, not distance.

The aim is to run 3x30 minutes in week 9.

Have a look at this .

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Happy running

[Runforthedress Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you, that’s very encouraging 👍🏻

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It's a brilliant habit that sneaks up and lures you in 👍👍

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Well, enjoying it is half the battle and by the sounds of it you had a blast! Hardest week ✅ enjoy week 2

[Runforthedress Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Here’s hoping 👍🏻🤞🏻

[Dendev75 Graduate]

Yay, well done!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Slow...steady...anything is possible...You've got the advice...check it out...enjoy!

[Runforthedress Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

I will. Thank you 🙏🏻

[M0use Graduate]

Well done on completing week 1. Keep it slow and steady and don't worry about distance, just stick to the program and you'll get there ☺️

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate]

You bet it will 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[Running_at50 Graduate]

Well done! It's such a great feeling of achievement when you complete a run. Good luck with week 2 x

[LmNee]

Yes, you can do it! I've just completed Week 6 (a 25min run with no walking) and if you had told me 6 weeks ago that I could do that I would have laughed in your face!!!! I remember feeling like I was going to die running for 1 minute in week one!! Trust the programme and don't go too fast - it works!

And also, it genuinely does become a habit too! I hate missing a run now!

Congratulations and keep up the good work! Also, don't stress it if you find some of the later runs tricky. I had days along the way where I was tired or it was super hot or I just went too fast and I found a run really hard, just have a day or two rest and try that run again!

[Runforthedress Graduate in reply to LmNee]

Thank you. Really good advice 👍🏻

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Woo hoo! Well done Runforthedress ! Yes…yessss it will become a habit! And when it has you running for 30 mins you can take it from there! 5k in 30 mins or 5k in 40 mins is just as far…and a brilliant achievement

[Runforthedress Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you so much, I can’t believe I will become addicted but I would love it if I did! Just completed week 2 run 1 and it felt ok but lower calves a bit stiff so making sure I stretch lots. Thanks for your encouragement 😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Well if I can you can 😀

[Thismumcan Graduate]

Be warned! It’s totally addictive x