New beginnings

[Muslie1]

Hello my name is Teresa and I have started my running journey today. Feeling a bit nervous as I found it hard but hopefully I will get better and feel better as my journey continues.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate]

We all started out that way Muslie; keep it slow and you will be fine. Great time of year to start 🌞

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you Teresa on starting C25K with run 1 of week 1 and welcome to the forum, take all the runs slowly, no need to be nervous,, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, no running on consecutive days as that could cause a injury, you can repeat any runs or week's if you wish to, if you wish report back here on your progress, good luck for your running journey with C25K, onwards and upwards 🏃🏾

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome and very well done you...,

Please do not feel nervous at all...this is a super programme and everyone here is friendly, , non judgmental and supportive

Please, do read this guide...it is so helpful and informative too...

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep posting your runs, your successes and any little setbacks too ( if there are any). Take it slow, take it steady, and above all ?

Enjoy! x

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Welcome and great stuff, the first run is definitely the hardest, before you know it you will have built a good habit, take it steady and we'll cheer you on

[Huffnpuf Graduate]

Congratulations, the first step is very daunting but you've already smashed it 💪 👏 keep going, take it steady and you will get there 🎖

[nowster Graduate]

I had three starts before it "took".

Getting off the couch is the hardest step.

The journey is about 20% physical and 80% mental. Many people don't believe they can do it, but they can and do. Getting beyond the self doubt and the feeling of it being a chore, to the feeling that you can do it, and then into starting to enjoy the activity takes a few weeks.

For me, something "clicked" in week 3. It went from being something I "had to do" to something I wanted to do.

[Dendev75 Graduate]

Well done on making the start on an amazing running programme, you’ll get through it like we all have with lots of great advice and support on here. My best piece of advice I got was to keep it slow and steady - it works! Good luck 😉

[Orangemini11 Graduate]

Hi Teresa,

Well done on starting! You’ll do great. It’s tough at the beginning, but take things slow and there’s the option to repeat a week or a run, whatever suits you. It’s amazing how the body gets used to running during the plan. Goodluck 😀

[Gthants]

Welcome and really well done! I have just done Run 3 of week 5 today - 20 minutes! But I can assure you that what you have done is much, much harder. That first minute was tough - physically and emotionally. You should be really proud of yourself! 🙌

[Chickenears Graduate]

Well done Teresa! Best of luck through the program.

[Folkylass Graduate]

Hello Teresa and welcome. Congratulations on getting started. 👏👏.

Please don’t be nervous, you’ve done the hard bit…getting out there. Everyone on here have been where you are so we all can empathise on how you are feeling. Take everything in your stride and enjoy.

There will be days when it doesn’t quite work out as you planned but the days that are great running days clearly out number the ones that don’t work out for what ever reason.The important thing is enjoy your journey, glean as much advice from everyone here and have a great time.

Everyone here is so welcoming, non judgmental and most of all very kind and only ever want the best for each other……so welcome aboard👏👏🏃‍♀️👍🥰.

Look forward to reading your posts.

Keep running Keep smiling🤗🤗

[JetsNanna Graduate]

It is always hard at the beginning and it continues to be challenging but, and it’s a big but, you will start to enjoy the challenge and the feeling of accomplishment you’ll get when you complete each run. Well done for starting and good luck with your running ‘journey’ 😊

[Liono Graduate]

Hello and welcome 😊

This forum really is the secret weapon. I didn't find it until Week 4 or 5 so you're off to a great start!

If you keep posting your progress then we will all keep you going.