Week 1 Run !

[kathleencyork]

Hi, I attempted my first run this morning and only managed 4 reps of the running and fast walking, not sure whether to be delighted with that or defeated!

K

[7ermintrude Graduate]

delighted!!!! You'll be surprised how quickly you are doing this without thinking about it.. It takes time but this is why i found C25K works because it makes you take time and build your running slowly .. Which after 25 yrs of no exercise was just what i needed.. 8 weeks ago i couldn't run a bath now i'm on Week 8.. tough but i won't be beaten.. Good Luck and let us know how you get on

[Oldgirl Graduate]

Yep delighted, you are off the couch and have been running thats perhaps the biggest hurdle of all (not literally a hurdle in the programme you'll be pleased to know) It will get easier, I found the first week the hardest of all.

There are two words that shouldn't be allowed on this site they are, 'defeat & failure', so forget what you said cos your a C25K member now and have hundreds of runners to support you along the way. Take a rest day from running, have a walk perhaps to keep those legs supple and all the best for your next run

[Pat184 Graduate]

Be delighted you will be surprised how quickly you improve, take it from this 73 year old, I am tackling hills at the moment and finding it hard but I will get there. Pat

[smhall Graduate]

Delighted...definitely delighted!!!! As Oldgirl said, the hardest steps are often the ones from the couch to the door!! If the runs continue to be a struggle, don't be afraid to slow down a bit. Remember, a run is anything faster than a walk!

You can do this!!! KEEP RUNNING!!

[kathleencyork]

Thank you all so much for your kind words and encouragement, I think I expect too much too quickly, so will just have to calm down.

Thanks, K x

[debcon]

Oh well thats 1 more rep than me I started today and managed 3 and fast walking so well done to you

[kathleencyork in reply to debcon]

Thanks, you did well too, like eshaz14 said - it's more than we normally do. K x

[eshaz14 Graduate]

Delighted definitely, 4 more than you would normally do I think. Don't get disheartened

[gdeann Graduate]

Delighted! I think for some of us we need to lose in our head what we think a runner is. Go nice and slow...you will be amazed at how quickly your body will adapt. This is coming from me, not completing some 1 minutes to graduating this week. I'm slow...can't do a 5k but I'm a runner! You will be too!!

[B1ddy Graduate in reply to gdeann]

I can't manage the 5k, but can achieve the 30 mins.

[debcon]

Thank you Kathleencyork and your right its more than we normally do. Keep me posted x

[B1ddy Graduate]

I'd say delighted as you have made a start.

Just keep working on it until you do feel confident with Week1.

It has taken me a lot longer than 9 weeks to get to week 9 run 2! I think I was on week 5 for a while.

Stick with it and you will benefit in so many ways.

Good luck!

[vixiej Graduate]

I remember almost giving up after the first run, I really found running hard, couldn't breathe, but I'm so glad I persevered. This programme is excellent, it really does take you at a steady pace and, if you need to, you can repeat a week, that is perfectly acceptable. Just keep putting on the shoes every couple of days and give it your best shot - in a couple of months you will look back at this time with a big smile and realise how far you've come. In the meantime, you should feel delighted and proud of yourself for getting off the couch!