Feeling nervous! Week 1 Run 1

[JoOnTheRun]

About to embark on my first run! Any tips greatly appreciated! It’s been around 15 years since I last ran 😬 feeling very rusty and apprehensive!

[RobW73 Graduate]

Hi,

There is a pinned post for beginners FAQ. I can't seem to successfully post a link, sorry..

Don't go to fast, there is no such thing as too slow!

Celebrate each week completed.

Finally, drink lots of water (2.5-3 litres) a day and rest properly between run days.

Good luck.

[JoOnTheRun Graduate in reply to RobW73]

Ah thank you Rob! I’ll take a look at the pinned post 👍🏼

[Mcdon Graduate]

Just go with the programme its amazing. I hadn’t ran in over 15 years when I was at gym on treadmill haven’t ran outside since school days. I’ve exercised over the years but finished programme about 6 weeks ago now managing 10k you will be amazed how it works if you stick to it and rest days a must. Good luck and enjoy 😉

[Decker]

Not sure if this link will work, but you should be able to see it on the RH sidebar next to this on a desktop screen (the mobile phone app won't show it) but this is the admin's FAQ post for beginners:

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Yes you can do this - its an extremely gradual program so don't stress yourself too much over it. People of all ages and with different challenges have done it and so can you. Speed will come with time, if that's what you re looking for - but for now just concentrate on enjoying it and making it a habit and it will serve you well. Also you will find out very soon that this is an extremely supportive group of people with amazing admins and mentors. Best of luck!

[Jullaly Graduate]

I hadn't run since I was a toddler lol ..and now I'm a grandmother! I am now on week 4 and loving it. Trust the programme and trust yourself. The support on here is just amazing, we are all in the same boat and there are fantastic experts and experienced to answer your questions. One of them will be along here soon to point you in the right direction. Enjoy

[JoOnTheRun Graduate in reply to Jullaly]

Thank you for the taking the time to reply, you are inspiring and the support has spurred me on! Just finished my first run and feel great 😀 best of luck with your journey x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Welcome and check this out...slow and steady...keep posting and enjoy the journey

[JoOnTheRun Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Many thanks indeed😀

[Margaret2311]

I did my first run week 1 yesterday was amazed I did it however sore this morning. Not sure I could run today if I tried 😬 you will be fine

[Nat26 in reply to Margaret2311]

I was very stiff after first two runs in week one but week two and I'm not nearly as stiff 😆😆

[JoOnTheRun Graduate in reply to Nat26]

This is great news 😀

[JoOnTheRun Graduate in reply to Margaret2311]

Fantastic - just got back from my first run 😀 woo hoo! Good luck with the programme, I will follow your progress and send you my best wishes 💪🏼😀

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Margaret2311]

Well done and great start