5k

[Gilly239]

Hi I’ve just completed my first week of 5k

[Jay66UK Graduate]

How have you found it?

[over61andstilltrying Graduate]

Very well done! Keep going! I can hardly believe how I am enjoying the C25k plan. Happy running.

[Gilly239 in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thank you I’m enjoying it just need to know what to do with warm up and cool exercise

[davelinks Graduate]

Well done! A bit tough yes? But you will be rewarded with the benefits of your efforts, remember slow and steady really is key..😊

[Gilly239 in reply to davelinks]

Thanks for your reply and I will take it easy what do you do to warm up

[davelinks Graduate in reply to Gilly239]

Some dynamic excercises indoors to start warming up, then warm up walk, you can always lengthen the warmup if you need more warmup, some need more warmup time, I do. Don't stretch before running, only stretch after the runs when muscles are warm & supple..

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome and well done on getting started.

The guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[Gilly239]

Not to bad I knew to it all trying to find out about warm up and cool down exercise

[davelinks Graduate in reply to Gilly239]

Cool down walk, just keep moving afterwards, whatever you do don't go and sit down immediately afterwards or you will stiffen up..

[GingerBohemian Graduate]

Woo hoooooo!

Keep it slow. Then slow down a bit more. Many have been lost when they try and sprint off too fast. Slow and steady wins the day.

On to week 2 !!

Enjoy the journey.

GB