My first attempt at running...

Polly2011 · by **Polly2011** » Mon May 14, 2022 2:43 pm

I have been meaning to get started for a while. I used to walk a lot but over the last year or so I have really not been doing as much. With a half stone I would love to lose and not being at all fit, I decided to make an attempt at running, using the couch to 5k. I got good tips here and elsewhere before. I was able to do about fifty seconds out of each sixty...you know what...I feel great!! I thought I wouldn't be able to run at all. Anyway just wanted to say that, haven't been in great form lately and this cheered me right up today. Yay!!! :o)ll

ninja next · by **ninja next** » Mon May 14, 2022 3:42 pm

go you!! stick at it & you'll feel great. you'll be amazed that you can go from a complete non runner to addicted in no time! :o)ll

Polly2011 · by **Polly2011** » Mon May 14, 2022 3:48 pm

Thanks a million. I know I won't ever break any records but am looking forward now to keeping it up. If I have to repeat the first week until I am running the full intervals, so be it. I am trying to be realistic about my level of fitness, which is not great, and take things at a realistic pace, for me. Thanks again.

ninja next · by **ninja next** » Mon May 14, 2022 4:23 pm

I was always a bit scared of running and honestly thought i couldnt do it - ran for the very first time in Nov 09 & ran a marathon less than a year later so you never know what your capable of. Take it slow at first, stick to the programe & you'll be amazed by how much your fitness improves. Best of luck - getting back into to it again myself and only able for 2 miles at the mo!

Polly2011 · by **Polly2011** » Mon May 14, 2022 6:12 pm

Wow, well done on running a marathon! I can't imagine I'd ever be able to do that, but meantime, one day at a time. Thanks again and best of luck getting back into it.

Polly2011 · by **Polly2011** » Fri May 18, 2022 3:29 pm

Okay, that is week 1 done. I won't ever make it to the Olympics...but still am happy to have made the first attempt at running. I will have to repeat week one next week because I am still not doing the full sixty second run, but am happy to have made a start.

by **LivingMyDreams** » Fri May 18, 2022 3:42 pm

well done!! :o)ll

Take it at your one pace ... And in no time you'll be running like a pro

Polly2011 · by **Polly2011** » Fri May 18, 2022 3:59 pm

Thanks a million! I was smiling to myself today, at one stage, I had to start running right beside where there was a big queue of cars at traffic lights. I am sure I gave them a bit of entertainment while they waited! :yelrotflmaosmilie:

by **wishingwell** » Sat May 19, 2022 8:52 pm

hey fair play 2 u, i had a baby at xmas and in february after a glass of vino signed up 4 the mini marathon!!! like u started off slow, my dh runs and told me 2 run slower than u walk and run as far as u cn, embarressing when u cant catch the elderly neighbours out 4 their evening stroll. i never thought id stick 2 it, im now up 2 11k nad able to run fairly hard. im so proud of myself and actually really njoy it, i dont know if its the hour 2 myself listening to songs i njoy and the fresh air rather than being stuck inside with mickey mouse on the telly...

keep it up, well done

Polly2011 · by **Polly2011** » Sun May 20, 2022 10:04 am

Thanks a million. Well done you! I am a long way off that stage but am taking it as it comes at the moment. I don't think I'd catch up with the elderly strollers either!

It's very encouraging to hear that you have made that much progress in quite a short time. This is helping me through a bit of a bad patch, instead of thinking and worrying about work, I am thinking 'okay Monday is my next day for my couch to 5k'. Thanks again, and best of luck in the mini marathon. I will be doing it too, but am walking it.

Polly2011 · by **Polly2011** » Thu May 24, 2022 12:44 am

Happy to say I am still doing this. Am being very realistic in relation to my lack of fitness etc, so have chosen to repeat week one. Happy days, am now doing my full 60 seconds run. Was tempted to not bother tonight, cos late home etc. But, it's only 30 minutes and I felt great after doing it. Thanks for all the encouragement here.

Polly2011 · by **Polly2011** » Sat May 26, 2022 12:15 pm

Completed my second week, still doing week one of the programme, and feel I am making progress, slowly. I like the fact that it is just half an hour. Weather was fantastic this week, I waited in the evenings until it cooled off, and it was very enjoyable. Have to decide in the coming week if I will do week one again or am I brave enough yet to try week two. Looking forward to it anyway. :o)ll

littlesugarloaf · by **littlesugarloaf** » Wed May 30, 2022 9:27 am

Hey there, just wanted to offer you some encouragement. You're doing great so far. I'm on week 7 of the plan and yesterday and Sunday I ran for 25 minutes solid. It's such an amazing feeling so keep up the good work and you'll definitely see the benefits, I have no doubt!!

There's never any harm in repeating a week - as long as you keep going out when you're supposed to that's great.

Polly2011 · by **Polly2011** » Thu May 31, 2022 7:11 pm

Thanks a million, littlesugarloaf! I am enjoying it, and am sticking with getting out and doing it three times a week. I am two pounds down since I started, and that is without making a huge effort as regards diet. I definitely would recommend the couch to 5k to anyone. I am taking it at my own pace, and enjoying it as a result.Thanks again for the encouragement.

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