I did run 1 week 1!!

[Purpleelk]

Just wanted to say thanks for the encouragement as I did my first run this morning under the shadow of dawn! Wasn't easy as I'm definitely overweight, but that's why I'm doing this, right? I've worked out my route and run days so I'm focused. Here's to a fitter future 😁

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Huge well done to you... !

Hopefully, you have re read the essential advice given to all our new or returning runners, ( just in case they have forgotten some important stuff) !

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Take it gently and maybe take a peek at one of our sister sites, Weigh Loss Support... many folk on here carrying a bit of extra luggage, are on their too...they find the one compliments the other.

Do, please keep posting for terrific support top help keep you moving, we will be here...oh, and enjoy!

[Purpleelk in reply to Oldfloss]

Have checked out the essential advice and it was really helpful! Will def look at the weight loss group too. Thanks for the heads up 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Congratulations!That's the hard bit done 🙂

Do check out the guide posted by Oldfloss .

Have fun !

[Purpleelk in reply to Instructor57]

I have it's great! Thanks 😊

[GTFC Graduate]

Brilliant!! You're on your way now 🎖You've a real adventure ahead so keep at it and it'll go your way 😊

[Purpleelk in reply to GTFC]

Thanks so much 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Fantastic, that's the hardest run that first one

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you Purpleelk on completing run 1 of week 1 of C25K, some say that's one of the hardest runs of the program, I am glad that you have picked your route and running days, onwards and upwards to run 2 of week 1 in a couple of days time

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate]

well done as long as you follow the plan and advice you will be amazed !! It’s pure magic

[Sisteract5 Graduate]

brilliant - well done on making it through first run. I remember mine very well - thought I needed an oxygen mask at the end of it!!! Enjoy the feeling of completing the first run and have faith in the program - it helps you do unbelievable things.., enjoy 😊

[Seaside22 Graduate]

“Under the shadow of dawn” is lovely- poetry! Have a great time on your c25k journey.

[OldManRunning Graduate]

Great Purpleelk, great achievement and solid planning. All the best 😊🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️

[Mygirl20]

we’ll done. That’s brilliant. The program works. And this is from someone who’s never run and can now run for 25mins 7 weeks into the program. Keep it up with the great start 🥳

[Michelle2023]

Well done you, I hope you’re so proud of yourself. I’ve just started again after giving up last year.

Stick with it 🤩

[JetsNanna Graduate]

Well Done for making a start. You’ll be addicted in no time. Do make sure to read the guidance that has been posted because it is invaluable. And once more - well done for starting and good luck for all the runs to come. Keeps posting!

[Lj47]

Well done...we all start somewhere...just go slowly and finish strong

[Tigress39]

Good for you! Im the same, just started week 3. When I run, my bum seems to run in different pace and direction to the rest of me! So definitely need to loose a lit of weight! We can do it!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate in reply to Tigress39]

This is where supportive leggings are your friend! I ran in some regular leggings when washing day hadn’t happened and all my gym ones were dirty. The difference was massive-jiggles all over the place! Not a mistake I’ll make again.

[Frenc Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

I ran in shorts for the first time last year on holiday, and didn’t dare look down - thighs swinging from side to side like pendulums! At least they had a tan, so that’s one thing I guess 🤣.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate in reply to Frenc]

I can totally relate to this except without the tan!

One of the best things about running is it’s given me a much healthier attitude to my body-now I’m much less bothered about what I look like and more concerned with what it can do!

[Purpleelk in reply to Tigress39]

Oh I'm the same! I go out under the cover of dawn or dusk but just done run 1 week 2! We've got this xc

[Tigress39]

Gonna get a pair of those leggings, definitely!sometimes I feel like my arse is gonna overtake me and run past! 🤣