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AndrewS Jul 2012 3:38pm, 9 Jul 2012 First-time poster!!	Quote Pin AndrewS Hi All, I have just started doing the C25K to get myself up and running again. I used to do a bit of running a few years back and had to stop. Tried the C25K last september and got to week 5 before I torn my achilles falling down a step at waterloo station! So, I am trying again. Is anyone on here also doing this plan? You are all experienced runners I know so i am guessing that you wont be mucking around with run/walk type things. It would be nice to have some other beginners like me to chat to.. Andrew
HellsBells Jul 2012 3:42pm, 9 Jul 2012 12,349 posts	Quote Pin HellsBells Hello and welcome to Fetch. I certainly started with C25K and I know a lot of other people did - stick with it and you'll soon be there
Welshwomble (WW) Jul 2012 3:54pm, 9 Jul 2012 800 posts	Quote Pin Welshwomble (WW) Hi and Welcome, this thread was started for beginners: http://www.fetcheveryone.com/viewtopic.php?id=46792 it's been a bit quiet of late but you could wake it up Also there is the Slow And Proud group which you will see in the thread of above link - mixed distances and some new runners, or returning to running. All the best with C25k
The Scribbler Jul 2012 4:04pm, 9 Jul 2012 1,799 posts	Quote Pin The Scribbler Hi and welcome Andrew. Plenty of runners of all abilities here, and a few triathletes, too WW's already directed you to a good place to start, so I'll just say all the best with your C25K plan.
DeeGee Jul 2012 4:21pm, 9 Jul 2012 12,290 posts	Quote Pin DeeGee Hi Andrew. Welcome to Fetch. Don't be intimidated by the "experienced" runners on here. Many of us who took the sport up "later" in life started with run-walk. In my case that was only five years ago. Keep it up, and keep dropping back here for advice and encouragement.
rosehip Jul 2012 4:35pm, 9 Jul 2012 620 posts	Quote Pin rosehip Hi Andrew - I started with C25K a little over a year ago and it was the best thing I ever did. 2nd best was finding Fetcheveryone. Welcome and best of luck with your plan
geordiegirl Jul 2012 4:46pm, 9 Jul 2012 5,331 posts	Quote Pin geordiegirl Hi Andrew & welcome to Fetch. The c25k is a great starting point and indeed WW has sent you in the right direction. Lots of us started out run/walking and some of us (me) a few years down the line still plods along. It's about getting out & enjoying it so good luck with your new found freedom and there's loads of advice here. Keep in touch
AndrewS Jul 2012 4:57pm, 9 Jul 2012 4 posts	Quote Pin AndrewS Thanks all ! I have run for the last 2 days and today is a rest day. I am surprisingly stiff and achey considering the short distance that I have run. Tomorrow I should be OK to get back out there. In the meantime, I have a very excited Labradoodle that needs a walk, so that should stretch some of the stiffness out of my legs!
longwayround Jul 2012 6:59pm, 9 Jul 2012 46 posts	Quote Pin longwayround I started a C25K plan back in November, using a treadmill and the determination to get myself mentally and physically fit again. You're right that most of us are 'experienced runners'. I have experienced running. I am therefore an experienced runner. That's about as far as my experience goes.
Duchess Jul 2012 7:47pm, 9 Jul 2012 1,383 posts	Quote Pin Duchess What we all said ^^^. And welcome to Fetch.