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Hello everyone - newbie here

5 years ago•5 Replies

Hi all, earleir completed run three of week one. Found the second session difficult. Today was easier. I’m doing it on a treadmill. Anyone else doing this? Any tips?

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IannodaTruffeMentor5 years ago

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

Enjoy your journey.

ButtercupKidGraduate5 years ago

Welcome Pipchick - well done for joining in with this madness ! My top tip is “When in doubt, slow down” - covers more than just running ! Enjoy your journey x

cheryl_couch_tattyGraduate5 years ago

Hi, well done, just keep going is my advice! I do all my runs on the treadmill, never really got on with outside. It can get repetitive on the treadmill so have something you enjoy to distract you like good music, ebooks or podcasts. Good luck and enjoy!!

UnfitNoMoreGraduate5 years ago

Welcome. Week one, especially run 1, is tough... if you can do that you can do this whole thing. Don’t be afraid to hit the - button and slow down if you need to, slow running is the best. Enjoy your journey

in reply to UnfitNoMore5 years ago

wise advice. my walking pace is 5.5 km/h and I try to run at 7.5 km/h. but a few times my legs couldn't keep up and I dropped down to 7-7.2 rather than stop.