Another newbie saying hi to newbie! I've just started running again for the first time in a decade and am following the C25k plan using an iPhone app ... enjoying it so far! 

It was devised ages ago by this guy called Josh Clark to get his mother running ... and starts you off really gently alternating running and walking in longer and longer bursts. Ideal for someone who hasn't done any running in a long time and spends too much of their work life sat on their arse in front of a computer. I've just finished week 1 of 9 and feeling pretty positive about moving up a gear.

Hi Douglas AND Elly

your starts both sound so positive well done. Reminds me of when I started just last July! Def start slowly and build up steadily. Don't increase your distance by more than 10% each week. It'll build strength and prevent injuries better than you realise. Set small goals and reward yourself when you do them. Mainly enjoy it! It's changed my life for the better and anything is better than nothing at all!

Good Luck

Adrian Perks

PS Both...

Join the Good Run Wall on facebook... its a group set up by runners from here, and is a great source of motivation support and general banter!

See you there!

Thanks! I have plenty of friends reading my running blog and cheering me on ...