C25K end of W1

[Purelypurley]

I’ve just finished my first week of C25K and thought I’d join the forum to help spur me on to see it through. I did it a couple of years ago, but ended up with planter fasciitis, I’m hoping the new trainers will help to make it better this time round. When I first went on the chat and saw everyone writing C25K I nearly left straight away, I was so slow I thought you were all past 5k and on to 25k!!😂

[Jamesrunsforlife Graduate]

Slow is good 😊 I always remember what Laura told me about running beside a hedge and the people on the other side wouldn’t be able to tell wether you were walking or running ….keep up the good work 👍

[Purelypurley in reply to Jamesrunsforlife]

Thank you!

[maisiesgranny Graduate]

Ha ha ha - that's hilarious...made my day! It's a great idea to join this community - I'm not big on communities but this one is exceptional with lovely, encouraging, supportive people who have without a shadow of a doubt enabled me to reach Week 8 by really making me believe I can do it. I hope I've also contributed to help others a little. Go PurelyPurley and I hope you have as much fun and satisfaction as I'm having.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

Buying running kit is one of my favourite things about being a runner! May you have many happy miles in yours.

So glad you’ve found us and congratulations on a great start. We get loads of repeaters here for all sorts of reasons so you’re in great company. You might like a little browse through out programme guide with hints and tips.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

You can remind yourself you did it before so you can do it again! Can’t wait to hear how you get on!

[Purelypurley in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you!

[Little0ne Graduate]

Good luck with the program, I’m doing my last run of Week 1 tomorrow so not too far behind you. Keep going ☺️

[Laralou2 Graduate]

Well done!!! You can do this!! I’m in the same position as you as a returner. The support and encouragement here is fantastic!!

I thought because I had succeeded in the couch25k it would be a breeze but it wasn’t for me!!! I’m now on my 3rd week run 2 and believe me with the programme and the fabulous encouragement from everyone on here it’s getting easier!!

I’m looking forward to hearing your progress….we can do this!! Positivity and you guys are all we need!!

Keep going!!😊

[Purelypurley in reply to Laralou2]

Thank you for the encouragement, everyone has been very welcoming. I’m hoping the weather’s a bit better next week for my wk2.

[Laralou2 Graduate in reply to Purelypurley]

You’re so welcome 😉 I hope the weather behaves as well as it has been non stop raining here!!

Lots of luck with next weeks runs.

We can do this.👍x

[Petem56 Graduate]

Welcome to the club, good luck on your journey through to 30 minutes of running.👍

[Purelypurley in reply to Petem56]

👍🏻

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

I missed this... welcome to one of the best things you will ever do! Slow and steady and really enjoy!

Your runs, your pace, and loads of support here x