Never ran a day in my life!

[Beckisjourneyto10k]

Hey guys! I’m new to running and just completed week 1 run 2, I set myself a challenge to run next years Bristol 10k in memory of some family members we’ve lost

Any hints or tips? I’m trying to fit my runs in between work kids and life

Tia x

[_SimonT_ Graduate]

Sounds like you have a strong motivation. That will carry you a long way. For the rest of the journey there’s loads of stuff in this community that will help. One of the administrators should come on and give you the useful links in a bit. Good luck with your running! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️😀

[Beckisjourneyto10k in reply to _SimonT_]

Thank you x

[helsbels18]

Well done! Sounds like a great race to aim for. No tips, I’m a newbie too. Just did my first run today... now I want to sleep and eat everything in sight! Ha ha! I’m hoping it gets better... x

[Beckisjourneyto10k in reply to helsbels18]

Haha I wanted to eat the whole house, I’m following slimming world aswell had to be careful when I got in lol x

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Check this out... slow and steady... rest days, essential..keep posting!

You have a great target to aim for... so pick up the shoes, put them on and off you go

[Beckisjourneyto10k in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks I had monster blisters after the first run should have walked in my shoes more 😳

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Beckisjourneyto10k]

Ouch... steady... and plaster up and you will get there

[Beckisjourneyto10k in reply to Oldfloss]

Blister plasters on today and no running 👌

[D-a-n-i]

Find your pace, there's no rush. You'll see a slow pace and good breathing will keep you going. And don't get down if u miss a run or can't finish a run, just as long as you don't quit the plan then you're still making progress. The plan really does work and the support on here is great. My favorite part is when I come home after in shock that I completed the run, I have so much pride in that moment. Also knowing for once I'm helping my health. Good luck, keep us all updated 😊

[Beckisjourneyto10k in reply to D-a-n-i]

Thank you! I did get excited about running 8mins 😳 in the process of working out what’s best run in my lunch break or on the way home....

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

Yay! You are starting out on an exciting adventure!

- take every run very slowly

- be patient, it will come

- be determined, it will come

- hydrate well ... every day!

- be patient (yes, this is important)

- good running socks to avoid blisters!

I was doing no exercise bar some gentle yoga 8 months ago. Now I run three times a week FOR PLEASURE! This morning I ran 6k. I am 46 and fitter than I was at 26.

You can do this, Tia, and have fun along the way.

Sadie-runs x

[Beckisjourneyto10k in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thank you so much! Going to look into socks now x

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Beckisjourneyto10k]

My very first C25K run I wore “normal” socks and paid for it with blisters! Couldn’t run again for 4 days and spent that time buying proper running socks. Not one blister since...👌