Running style?

[PavementPounder]

Got my trainers sorted. ✅

Next I looked online at loads of sites on how to do a slow jog properly. Now I'm confused as to toe-first, heel-first? Who knew running was so complicated??

[John_W Graduate]

Have a look at this: youtube.com/results?search_...

and play the top result: "Quick Steps: the running shuffle"

Should help you

Good luck

John

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to John_W]

I can never find that when I want to show someone... usually end up having to run 😂. Bookmarking this time!

[John_W Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

and for some strange reason, this forum won't allow the embedding of YouTube videos anymore. Anyway, it's a good illustration of what beginners should aim for.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to John_W]

It is... and I do like a run when I use it, especially after a long run.

[PavementPounder in reply to John_W]

Thanks so much - that's really helpful. I just did W1 R3 and tried to shuffle more. I def felt it more in my legs as my tendency is to stride out. I'm only 5'4 and feel heavy and flat-footed so I wanted to get it right. It's hard when you can't see yourself! I feel like I run like Phoebe in Friends

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

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

Please don't overthink it. The most important thing is to jog at an easy conversational pace, that way, however you strike the ground, you are unlikely to do much damage.

Enjoy your journey.