W1 R2 done 👍

[Yorkshire_Dave]

After running for the first time in years on Monday, I came on this forum and stated that I felt good after going out.... 2 days later my legs were in bits, and I was dreading going back out today for my second run of week 1

I was really pleased though, that although I found it more difficult second time around, i've completed my second run (and covered another couple of hundred yards over the same time).

Goodness knows what state my body will be in, in another 2 days when I go for run 3!

Loving this programme!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done, but please heed the advice offered to keep your speed down. The impact of running causes microtears in your muscles which repair and strengthen on your rest days. That strengthening takes many months to reduce your risk of injury significantly. As a new runner you may be able to do so much more than is wise for your current state of development so it is recommended to run at an easy conversational pace, as described in the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Take care and please don't try to run further on every run.

[embobs Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

All great advice 👍🏻

[Katnap Graduate]

Hi Yorkshire_Dave. I repeated Week 1 3x before proceeding.

Now just completed w3r3 and most of the pains and tiredness are gone.

Run just above your fast walking speed so you get slightly out of breath but can / could hold a conversation.

Carry on persevering. You're doing great! 😸

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

SLOW down This is for enjoyment... and is intended to take you slowly and steadily to Week 9. Heed the advice from IannodaTruffe ... he knows what is what!

[Yorkshire_Dave]

Thanks all for your advice, it's much appreciated 😀