New to couch to 5k

[Squishymchuffin]

Hi everybody! I'm new here and am on my 2nd run on week 2 of couch to 5k. I feel I'm doing quite well, how is everyone else getting on? I just brought some new trainers but I'm not sure if I made the right choice, what is everybody else wearing....any tips? Thanks 🖒

[damienair Graduate]

Welcome. I completed C25k 19 months ago. It’s the best thing I ever did. I now love running 5K at least 3 times per week. And I’m a huge fan of Parkrun.

I suffered a little when I started first with pins and needles in my feet when I ran even though I had really good runners. I was advised through this forum to go to an independent running shop and have a gait analysis done. I did and bought a pair of running shoes which I still have. I only use them for running. I don’t suffer with pins and needles ever since.

If I was you I would just run and walk as you are. When you get further on through the plan you will know more. Enjoy.

[Squishymchuffin Graduate in reply to damienair]

Thank u 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and includes a link to a post about running shoes.

Enjoy your journey.

[Squishymchuffin Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank u, some useful tips... defo gona have a look at where I can have my gait tested/checked! 😊