Week 1 run 1

[jeccamay]

Started my couch 2 5k journey today and completed my first run. Went better than I expected. If anyone has any tips please let me know.

Happy running everyone

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Slow down and slow down again 👌🏽 Good luck!

[Whatnog]

Congrats on your first run 🎉🎊🎉!!! For lots of good tips from our mentor IannodaTruffe , check this post:

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Happy reading and happy running! Slow and steady you go!

[Red53 Graduate]

Well done for taking the first step in your journey. Take it slowly, when you think you are going slowly then slow down some more as you progress. May your journey be happy and fulfilling 😀

[Glasgow_newbie Graduate]

Well done. I hope you are proud of yourself. Its important to have rest days between runs. Eben if you feel you don't need them

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

Do check out the guide linked to by Whatnog it is full of tips.

Be prepared for your life to change in ways that you cannot even imagine..........all good though.

Enjoy your journey.

[Nita49 Graduate]

Well done 👏

And everything they ^^ said 👍

Enjoy 🏃

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Welcome and good job completing run 1... it’s a difficult one to pace. Don’t be afraid of slowing down

[Hokitika Graduate]

Good luck with future running - you've accomplished the hardest part: getting off the couch! Happy times are ahead!

[Oldishrunner Graduate]

Go to a running shop that checks your gait and buy a good pair of running shoes. Once on start very slowly and do the time, distance comes later. Enjoy and do as the app (Laura) says.

[Bloodhound1]

Agree with tasha99. The key is slow - Slow - SLOW. Good luck

[Loops67 Graduate]

Listen to these dudes on here! They know what they’re talking about and their advice and support really helps. Good luck buddy! Every run is one closer to Runner. I’m just a few weeks ahead of you and I cant tell you how great it feels : )

[Lollipop916 Graduate]

Glad you have started the course.I thought it was an impossible task but continued and ran my first park run on my 83rd birthday. My best wishes and good luck. I will follow your efforts and look forward to your successful conclusion.

[Carolekelso123]

Hello jeccamay it sounds like we're at the same stage, lets help each other through this madness!!!! I did W1R2 last night, I survived, have you done your second run yet?

[silverhammer]

Just keep doing it. It will get easier!

I was were you are this time last year and am now running 5k Park runs slowly but I am a 68 year old lady with asthma. You CAN do it.