Need some clarification please!: I have started... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

132,675 members158,718 posts

Need some clarification please!

Jaaved profile image
14 Replies

I have started c25K and I am lovn it! In 2nd week podcast, coach gives me a tip to strike ground with heel first to avoid injuries! Its really strange, as I had known for long that its safe to land on your mid foot to save yourself from injuries! What should I be doing!

Written by
Jaaved profile image
Jaaved
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
14 Replies
Bazza1234 profile image
Bazza1234Graduate

get a new coach!!!! Who is this coach anyway??

Jaaved profile image
Jaaved in reply to Bazza1234

😀 Yes, I need a new coach!

You are right. It is bum advice on the app :) Ignore it and dont worry about the breathing advice either. Otherwise brilliant programme :)

Jaaved profile image
Jaaved in reply to

Yes, breathing advice is odd as well, but no doubt app is fine otherwise! Dont have to worry about counting minutes and music is good too! Thanks 😊

SC1472 profile image
SC1472Graduate

Don’t overthink how to run as this can potentially lead to injury. At this stage just run.

Jaaved profile image
Jaaved in reply to SC1472

Thank You, You are right at the moment its just what I need, it has helped me remove my fear of running and I know I can do it! Its awesome!

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Just run... your way.... and breathe...your way..... that is all it takes:)

Jaaved profile image
Jaaved in reply to Oldfloss

Thanks! Will do It! ☺️

icklegui profile image
ickleguiGraduate

think you've hit the nail on the head - we love the programme but those are the only two things that people have an issue with!

Jaaved profile image
Jaaved in reply to icklegui

Hope someday they fix it! 😊

Rignold profile image
Rignold in reply to icklegui

we...ell.

there may be a coule more slightly contentious pieces of advice, but Imma sit on my hands for now.

icklegui profile image
ickleguiGraduate in reply to Rignold

<starts "What did the Romans ever do for us" type thread>

... (dammit I must have forgotten what else there is...)

Anyway, just run! At a slow, comfortable, sustainable pace :D

Rignold profile image
Rignold in reply to icklegui

We all love the programme, that is for certain

Jaaved profile image
Jaaved in reply to icklegui

Lol, Its great programme! I just think myself with less knowledge of run! So asked..

You may also like...

Need some tips please

feels the same or could give me some. I did couch to 5k last year and started again this year. I...

Need some advice - please help!

W5R3 aborted run need some advice please!

Today was the day I did the first big run. I was actually going well, but at the 16 minute point I...

I need some sympathetic support please

Hi all, reaching out for some help. I graduated C25K last year. So pleased and proud of myself....

W2R3 clarification please

everyday except 1 per week as I did not realise I should have a day off! Sucker for punishment! 😁