C25k newbie

[hexagonman]

Hi fellow C25k peeps. Noticed the link at the bottom of the C25k app to this site after my W4R1 run this morning. Have to confess that I struggled a bit and slowed down noticibly towards the end. Made it to the end though. Having taken Sarah Millicans advice to avoid "bouncy" runs, I felt my "run" was more like a series of fast walking steps which felt harder on my calves than my attempt at runnung. Would welcome your thoughts on technique as I have never run before. I have lost over 5.5 stone in weight (over the last 1.5 years) and need to increase my fitness. Have been inspired by you all, what massive effort its been. I hope to follow in your footsteps with your guidance.

[Now-runner_NeedsAttn Graduate]

I found this forum even later than that, it certainly would have made things a lot easier if I'd found it earlier. As for your running, "anything that is not walking is running" - I can't tell you anything about technique, at this stage the important thing is just to keep moving.

Well done losing all that weight!

[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.

[hexagonman Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks IannodaTruffe

[Hattie27 Graduate]

As long as you can complete the runs then that’s the most important thing. If you’re finding going faster easier then do that but don’t tire yourself out early on. I can’t tell you about technique but I can vouch for rhythm and when you find your rhythm all the runs will be comfortable to complete!

Ps isn’t Sarah great 😊! Keep going 😁 x

[hexagonman Graduate in reply to Hattie27]

Thanks Hattie27

[Smuj Graduate]

I completed Wk4 Day 1 this week too. I also find that I get aches in the lower legs sometimes but my wife who was a Run England coach tells me it's because I'm running "from your knees" ie not from my hips. I found if I opened my stride a little it solved the problem. Best of luck

[hexagonman Graduate in reply to Smuj]

Thanks Smuj. Great advice.

This is one of my old posts. I have now completed C25k having found my stride. Its something that came naturally after building up to the longer runs. Good luck with your runs matey!