Yes, well done Steve.  We all have to start somewhere - I remember my first 'run' well - I jogged about half a mile, probably at not very much faster than walking pace and just couldn't believe how hard it was, but if you keep at it you should see an improvement soon.  Just remember to keep logging your exercise as it should help your motivation.

Well done Steve, the first step is always the hardest and you have got that one under your belt.  Please keep going it is so worth it - I know from personal experience.

Like you I was out of shape, overweight and even worse than that I smoked!!!! and was just coming up to 55 - all in all a bit of a lost cause. I joined a gym and spent 6 months just trying to get into shape and lose a bit of weight - then came the breakthrough - I went to support my sister when she ran the London marathon last year and that inspired me to throw away my cigarettes and try running (I do use that term very lightly).  I started the C25K programme and about 6 weeks later joined a local running club (they have a special session for beginners - walking and/or running). My first 2k jog took me about 20 minutes, but I felt so fantastic at having done it I could have burst.  As with you my only ambition was to complete 5k - which I did about another 6 weeks later - by then I was hooked, and even though I never intended it I have just done my first half marathon (at a very, very slow pace).

As Louise and Keith say logging your exercise sessions helps to keep you motivated on the tough days and makes you smile on the good days - I hope you have more good days than tough days and getting lots of joy out of your running :-)

Hey well done on your PB! I admire anyone who pulls on their trainers and shoves themselves out of the front door for that first time, no matter how far or how long it takes.

Keep going and let us know how you get on!