Did everything wrong, but...

[Gottamakechanges]

So, I have just done my very first run. I hadn't intended to - I was just walking the dogs but, having been poorly, I was curious to know if I could run, even super slowly, for 60 seconds. I put on the week 1 podcast to try 1 x 60 second run and ended up doing the whole lot. I wasn't dressed for it (walking shoes not running shoes) and I ended up holding 2 dogs on their leads, my breasts (no sports bra for dog walks) and a backpack that was bouncing all over the place. Non of it ideal and I really enjoyed it. I'll start properly next Monday with better preparation but very much looking forward to getting fitter and the run today has really encouraged me to go for it. Ps All the comments about going as slow as you need have been super helpful. Thank you !

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Oh yes... slow and steady... ! Week 1, Run 1 done... just imagine how you are going to feel, when you do it...right!

Maybe pop into the Catch up Corner... and share your experience... it is all about the joy of the slowness !

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Well done you !

[ktsok Graduate]

That made me smile. Strike while the iron is hot and the boobs are unfettered! Well done 👏

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Sometimes you just have to seize the moment! 🏃‍♀️🐕🐩🤣 I agree with Oldfloss - I think you’ll love it even more next time! Well done - and good luck!👍🙂

[misswobble Graduate]

Good for you! 😀🏃‍♀️🐕🐕. Seize the day Gottamake! 🤗

Have a lovely next run. Take your time and really enjoy it. It’s a golden time 👌

[HeavyFoot Graduate]

This made me laugh - it sent me back to my very first run about 5 years ago. I was wearing heavy walking boots and tried Week 1:1 out of curiosity.

Anyway, you can cross off that first run, get some proper gear (doesn’t have to be expensive) and get going on run 2. Good luck 🤞

[VWBW Graduate]

Good for you….. sometimes it’s the best way just to do it when the urge is upon you, whether you’re dressed appropriately or not…… just pretend you’re running late for an appointment and are walk/running to it to get there on time! 😀Brilliant, you’ll be all set for run 2 . Knowing that you can do it even when you’re hindered sans sports bra , with a backpack, and two dogs means run 2 will be a doddle! Well done 👏 xx

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Oh my goodness, that was so much like my first C25K run... except that I didn't manage the whole thing first time! Some of us need to sidle casually into things with low expectations....