Couch to 5k - any advice

I find getting ready and out the front door was my biggest challenge so it might be worth going out on some regular brisk walks to get that routine going before you officially start. I thought I would hate running but I actually do enjoy it - once I have done it - but still struggle to get ready and go! Someone said to me once not to worry about how fast or far you go - you are going faster and further than the person sat on the sofa!

I did this to start and ran a marathon this year!! I've done it 3 times actually lol (c25k, not marathon!)

My main advice would be really decent trainers that have lots of room in them (maybe half s size up) and lots of support.

And also if you have a bad run and think you won't be able to do the next step just repeat a run. 12 weeks is a goal but it's not set in stone.

Also you probably won't lose weight just through running to start with but as an overall healthy lifestyle it's a great cheap way to get out and do something!

Good luck!

Sports bra.
Trainers.
Anything faster than a walk is a run.
You won't die and you aren't any less fit than anyone else doing the programme.
Therefore it is possible if you keep at it. Keep going.
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I went for a walk yesterday.

It's a start.

Will add this.

I’ve just downloaded the zombie run app coach to 5k

It looks like a fun way to start. I can update you as to how it goes!

Go for it! Decent trainers and bra and you are good to go! I did it 2 years ago and graduated to Parkruns. I'll never be speedy, I still can't do a 30min 5k but I have discovered I can plod like a good'un and have several 10ks under my belt. Had lots of fun, met some lovely people, am much fitter.

I'm in week 7 of the NHS couch to 5k program at the moment. I've gone from barely being able to run for a full minute (week 1) to being able to run 25 minutes without stopping. At the end of 9 weeks ill be running for a full 30 minutes, but it's questionable whether I'll actually be covering 5k as I'm quite slow!

Make sure you've got comfortable, supportive running shoes, otherwise not much else needed.

There's also a strength and flex as a bbc podcast. I'm starting with that nw. I'm also v overweight. I've done c25k before and it helped with weight loss but it's quite hard work. I'm sooo fat and fed up

Well done on taking the first ( often most difficult) step!
I would reccomend buying a decent sports bra and have you got some trainers or running shoes?
C25K is all about building up slowly the length of time you run, just take it very steady, don't be tempted to try and sprint off , just a very steady jog.
You'll probably find it really hard at first, but stick with it, it really does work and I've found it quite addictive.
I never liked anything sporty, am overweight and in my 50s, but thanks to C25K, I've done 10ks, park run, Santa runs and I love it!
Good luck!