first run in 6 years

[Daggs]

I’ve just done my first run (shuffle) and feel amazing. I thought I’d really struggle but was ok as tan at a snails pace but the endorphins I got are amazing and I just want to run again. It’d be great just to chat with people in a similar situation, I’m 51, overweight and currently unhealthy but want to get fit, get back into exercise and keep motivated!

look forward to reading and chatting with you all

[Instructor57 Graduate]

A very warm welcome to the forum and the programme!And well done on getting that first run done 👍

Do take a look at our programme guide.

It's packed with helpful information to guide you through the programme.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

Enjoy the journey and have fun 🙂

[Daggs in reply to Instructor57]

oh thank you so much I will have a look now. I looked at something earlier on the forum avoit slow running which was really helpful. I used to run too fast which is why although it was tough today I made sure to keep at a slow pace or else I know I’ll give up and it made me really enjoy it also.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Daggs]

The right pace can make all the difference 🙂👍

[nowster Graduate]

The hardest part is getting off that sofa and getting your feet moving for the first time.

There's no rush. It's not a race. Forget whatever pace you used to be doing. Your only target is to complete each session.

[Daggs in reply to nowster]

thank you so much, it was hard as it was raining and grey but I had it in my head I had to do it today and I will def keep in mind not to worry about the pace.

Thank you

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Huge well done you... and , by the way... snails rock... !

Sand writing

[hamit Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

🎸 on, have an Excellent day

[Daggs]

haha thank you! YeS they do! Love it 😀

[LottieMW Graduate]

Well done! There’s plenty of us snails on here, so embrace your inner snail and enjoy!

👏🏼🏃🏻‍♀️🐌💕

[Daggs in reply to LottieMW]

aw thank you. I will 😀 almost looking forward to going tomorrow now, it’s so great having the encouragement and seeing everybody’s stories. Thank you 🙏

[Folkylass Administrator Graduate]

Welcome to this wonderful forum. It’s packed with lots of goodies, love, advice and wonderful ! wonderful ! people….It’s so great to have you here!👍🏃‍♀️😂😂Enjoy! Remember all of us here had to start somewhere Looking forward to your great achievements!👏👏😂

[Daggs]

awww thank you so much, getting that message is so inspiring! I couldn’t go last night as I had to stay really late at work and felt quite disappointed but getting your message and know I can go for my second run tonight has cheered me up 😀 thank you 😊

[Folkylass Administrator Graduate in reply to Daggs]

Your so welcome!👏👏👍😊

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

You’re doing brilliantly. I’ve just looked up what the collective noun for a group of snails is and it’s an “escargotoire”. That’s what we are here! That slow and steady pace is perfect for couch to 5k. Just enjoy being in good company! 🏃‍♀️🐌❤️