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[EmmaRae1982]

Very new to this, have just done 3rd run of week 1. For some reason found this harder then the first run, But kept going. Does anyone have any stretching tips?

[Helsl]

I've also just done 3rd run of week 1 and found it much harder than the first..! I didn't even manage the full 60 seconds for the middle 2 runs

I'm thinking of repeating this run before moving on to week 2.

For stretching I do 10 minutes of yoga or pilates as I find it really helps me stretch out and also relax.

[bububear]

EmmaRae, do your dynamic stretches before you run and your static stretches when you finish and are doing your cool down. All stretches for cool down need to be held for at least 10 seconds for each leg, no less but more is better. Your C25K group leader should give you a warm up session before you go on a run which you can copy, we usually go top down ... shoulder rolls, windmill arms, high knees, heels up behind, side to side, standing hula hoops for hips and then hula hoop knees, over the gate forward and back, circle ankles and then some calf raises. This can all be done static or walking or running as your stamina builds up. Hope this helps

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to bububear]

Most people her are doing C25k on their own, not in a group.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome and well done.

The guide to the plan covers stretching and many other topics. healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[EmmaRae1982]

Thanks everyone for your replies. I will have a look at them all