Week 1; run 1

[Absrhia]

I DID IT!!! Week 1; run 1! I look like a tomato but knowing it was 90 walk 60 run I felt like i had control of the excerise! So happy and proud of myself. Genuinely felt so happier afterwards, but not healthier as I felt my body bounce and wobbly loads when running

[telford_mike Graduate]

Well done! That’s the hardest one out of the way - you're off the couch! Good luck, and keep going!

[Absrhia Graduate in reply to telford_mike]

If that’s the hardest one, I’m more confident now in the difficulty of the others! Thanks

[AWilson85 Graduate]

Well done I found it so hard from the start. You have started great and keep it going

[boniobiscuits Graduate]

Well done you!!!

W1R1 is the hardest to get out of the front door for, so you can feel immensely proud just for that alone

Bring on the next one, you'll be more than ready after a rest day!

[Absrhia Graduate]

Thanks guys! I’m kinda of gutted we have a day rest just because I’m full of enthusiasm! I can feel my legs shake a bit though hehe

[ArthurJG Graduate in reply to Absrhia]

You don't have to spend your rest day on the couch - you can do certain kinds of exercise but not running. Low impact exercise such as walking and swimming are fine. Because you always have one foot on the ground when you're walking, it's much lower impact than running and your muscles can still recover and repair. So if you're itching to get out tomorrow, go for a nice brisk walk. Or a swim, if that's more your thing. 'Rest' day just means rest from running.

[Absrhia Graduate in reply to ArthurJG]

Will I be ok to cycle for 20 minutes? Your advice is great!

[ArthurJG Graduate in reply to Absrhia]

Yes, as far as I know cycling is classed as low impact exercise as well.

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Well done great start enjoy your rest day..

[amanda2463]

Well done xx

[grannymilly]

Well done well done well done amazing work

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

Enjoy your journey.

[Absrhia Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Brilliant article!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

You’ll feel a little healthier soon... it takes a little time to get used to the cycle of run, recover, run...

The fact you felt happy at the end is great... remember that feeling for when a run gets tough... use it to drive you on and pull you home.

Great job getting off that couch and completing the first... it’s the hardest step to take.

[MVBrown Graduate]

Well done, be positive and keep running.

[EmmaA-F Graduate]

Well done, the more run the less you will bobble (bounce and wobble) 🏃🏼‍♀️

Enjoy!!

[Sooz31 Graduate]

Well done as others have said it is one of the hardest runs......and you did it!!!

[Absrhia Graduate]

Thank you everyone! This is the sweetest forum ever 😃