C25K First timer....

[JacksonPollock]

When I read week 2 of the 12 week NHS plan I thought oh bu**er, exercise. Then out of the blue I decided to try it! I knew mornings were no good with early starts at work, and evenings are for studying - then I thought lunch breaks. I mentioned in passing to some friends at work and before I knew it I was going for the first day of the C25K. It wasn't a great start fitness wise I am completely unfit, my chest was sore and my leg muscles were sore too. But it has been a 10 minutes now and I am starting to feel better then normal. I will give it another go but I am not optimistic as it was just so painful. we'll see.

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Have you discovered the couch to 5k forum on here too? Also there are podcasts on the nhs c25k page which talk you through it. I found them really helpful. The main thing is to make sure you stay really slow while your body adjusts. Small changes, eventually you'll get there

[misstippytoes]

well done you. I walk to work every say (15 mins) but try to walk about for 5 - 10 mins every hour as well. Best of all I try to get out for a walk each evening. 20 mins at least so that I do my 10,000 steps. I'm sure the fresh air helps to get a good sleep as well. Next week I'm going to try a bit of gentle jogging as well. Even brisk walking is a a positive change 😊

[Marylou54]

Fine artistic user name by the way! Well done for starting the exercise part - hang on in there! It gets easier so I'm told but am not that far along. Trying just to walk more regularly at the moment. Still - little steps eh?