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AndrewS Jul 2012 3:38pm, 9 Jul 2012 First-time poster!!	0 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	0 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	0 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	0 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	0 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	0 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	0 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	0 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	0 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	0 Duchess What we all said ^^^. And welcome to Fetch.