Yea Me!!!! Finished my first run ever ever ever and feel well chuffed. I always worried about being breathless, never liked the feeling and as an ex smoker (over 3 years now) I knew how breathless I could get on least exertion. However today I did it I RAN! and yes I was breathless but I survived! Hope I feel the same on Thursday!
week 1 run 1: Yea Me!!!! Finished my first run... - Couch to 5K
week 1 run 1
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Well done - I felt exactly the same as you. I smoked 30 a day for 35 years but I gave up 7 years ago and that first session made me so elated and proud. Keep it up. I'm 63 and now in week 7 and I am now running for 25 mins non-stop. Keep it up and you'll definitely get there - week 6 is when you really improve - 20 mins! It seemed to be impossible but as long as you keep a slow pace you'll do it and feel great at the end of it. Trust in Laura - everything she says is absolutely true.
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Sorry I meant Week 5
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for the 20 min run
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Well done!!! You'll be addicted soon!
Congrats to you! I did my first run this week too and felt very proud. Good luck with R2 and i look forward to your success story!
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congrats xx
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Well done!! In many ways you've done the hardest bit (ie getting started). I had no idea I could do it either, but am now facing up to week 5 run 3 with (some) confidence.... Stick with the programme - it won't let you down!
Thanks everyone for your comments. Paying for run today!!! Legs bit stiff must do stretches tomorrow asap after run! Still intend to do run2 tomorrow. Wish me luck