Today was my first 5 min run. It was agonisingly painful ( my shins were burning) but I did it. I know that with time and perseverance it will become easier. I’m starting to feel better about myself and what I can do. Well done to you all guys who continue running; nothing but respect ✊.
W4 run 1: Today was my first 5 min run. It was... - Couch to 5K
W4 run 1
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Brilliant. Well done for completing. Keep on going 🙋🏻
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Well done, It was mine too tough but we did it, bring on R2 on Wed 👍
Well done. 👍
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Well done....make really sure you are warming up well, and stretching well afterwards too.
This is where your exercise on rest days needs to be upped a little. As the runs get longer, your stamina and strength need to be developed too. so non-impact exercise will really help with the runs. Walking, cycling or swimming, yoga or Pilates etc...
nhs.uk/livewell/strength-an...
These may help....many folk have done them alongside C25K.
Try also, to land lightly... kissing the ground with your feet is what I call it..we do, in the first weeks tend to thump down a little. If you shoes are okay, then these little changes may help.
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Well done👍im on same run & it was tougher stretch before & after & i also have a nice relaxing soak in the bath afterwards!! Happy running 😊