OMG W1r1 completed

[Lizzy70]

Well I completed my first run omg running for 60 seconds sounds easy but it sure isn't, still feel if this gets me running in 9weeks or so it will a miracle but I am going to follow the app and do my very best .

Onwards and forwards😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

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I struggled doing week 1 day 1 on the couch to 5k, but determined to give a go at home and in privacy for now

Good luck on your journey x x

[Mollydex 2st 7lbs Restart July 2024]

Many of us have felt that pain

Well done , the hardest thing is starting

[Emilymay1992]

I started today as well Lizzy70 and my lord I felt so unfit! But I'm going to stick at it and head out again tomorrow evening, as I want to fit in three runs before the week is out! Good luck! X

[IndigoBlue61]

Well done Lizzy 😊❤️😊

[Seuzan]

Trust the programme. It honestly works and is transforming. I felt the same at the beginning but can do 30 mins now. A miracle!!!!🌞

[HeatherGrrr Healthy BMI]

Huge well done for getting out there - that's the hardest bit of any run!

Have you joined up on the couch-2-5k forum here? It's fantastic! It definitely helped keep me going with C25K, and it was so lovely having all the support and understanding (just like with this forum!).

If you haven't found them yet the link is: healthunlocked.com/couchto5k

The best thing I learned from the lovely runners there is to go slow. Slower than you think you should! And not to worry about distances, just follow the plan and the timings. And go EVEN SLOWER, hehe ! Speed and distance can be worked on afterwards, but the plan builds your fitness and stamina gradually.

I am most definitely not a natural runner, and have never been sporty or athletic. I was overweight and very unhealthy when I started. But I managed it! It might take a bit longer than the 9 weeks, but you WILL do it! If I can, anyone can. I've just entered a half marathon - if you'd told me that a year ago I'd have laughed in your face!

Good luck, and enjoy it! I hope you catch the running bug soon

[Lizzy70 in reply to HeatherGrrr]

Thanks for the encouraging posthe lol I said to my husband this morning legs feel OK but it will be a miracle if I can achieve this although in my younger day did like sport but loathed long distance running and like you just said on your post I also said if I can achieve this anyone can well done and good luck in half marathon will join up to c25k site also 😀😀

[MrNiceGuy]

Congratulations, Lizzy.

Consider the completion of your first run as a further accomplishment. You may have found it difficult, but rest assured, once the legs adapt to the rigours of running, it’ll get easier.

Don’t worry about speed, since that’s something you can begin to concentrate upon after graduation. As you work through the program, concentrate upon maintaining a steady pace, so that endurance and running fitness is developed, whilst continuing to climb the stairs at work to ensure strength in the quads and glutes is maintained, ultimately benefit your running.

Additionally, if you don’t already do so, also incorporate squats and calf raises to further injury-proof your legs, since the calves, in particular, can prove to be a complaint for many a runner.

[Lizzy70 in reply to MrNiceGuy]

Thank you MrNiceGuy I will thanks for you advice its greatly appreciated

[MrNiceGuy in reply to Lizzy70]

You're welcome. Remember, running is a marathon, not a sprint.

The C25K will provide you with a firm platform from which to build upon.