Taking on my 1st run tomorrow

[fitbyjuly]

Going to give it a go tomorrow, nervous but I have good shoes , tunes and a location planned im going to the woods it is at the coast so nice and sandy I'm hoping that will be a good surface. Taking it slow and steady but any tips welcome!

[Slow-Runnings]

Hi, I did my first yesterday! Slow is the way to go...easy jog - speed means nothing! It's not so bad if you take it slow! Good luck, run 2 for me tomorrow!

[fitbyjuly in reply to Slow-Runnings]

That's reassuring to hear thank you. Good luck to you too.

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

Learn to go from brisk warmup walk to slower run and you’ll be fine. If you start to feel puffed, just slow down some more!

[fitbyjuly in reply to DiscoRunner]

Will do thanks for the encouragement.

[MaddyNed Graduate]

Good luck on your 1st run, we are all with you 🏃‍♀️👍xx

[fitbyjuly in reply to MaddyNed]

So nice of you thank you.

[angelbetty Graduate]

Hello and a warm welcome!

I'm currently on week 5. Everyone will tell you to take it as slow as you possibly can. Keep your knees low and your feet under you. I learned to pace myself by imagining someone at a brisk walk beside me whilst I moved in a jogging motion.

You will find all the helpful information you will need on the pinned posts on the forum home page.

Good luck with your running and I look forward to reading about your adventures x

[fitbyjuly in reply to angelbetty]

Thank you hoping to find it okay ish !

[angelbetty Graduate in reply to fitbyjuly]

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Look for FAQ on pinned posts by Ianodatruffe our mentor it has all the links like the one above x

[fitbyjuly in reply to angelbetty]

Hi just read the link above , really useful thank you for highlighting it to me.

[Granspeed Graduate]

Welcome. 👏🏼 I was so unsure when I started that I didn’t tell anyone - but it’s fine. You will be amazed when you look back after even a couple of runs. And there is lots of helpful advice here when needed. As others have said, just take it gently. Forget Mo Farah for the moment and think Snail. 🐌 Enjoy. 🎉

[fitbyjuly in reply to Granspeed]

Snail it is then thanks for your support.

[micey2 Graduate in reply to fitbyjuly]

Even a snail could leave me in its wake but there’s nothing like the feeling of achievement you’ll get when you finish every run as you progress. You’re all prepared, so enjoy 😊

[Samijdkl]

It’s my first run tomorrow as well good luck

[fitbyjuly in reply to Samijdkl]

Good luck to us both, check back in tomorrow if you can, be interesting to see how you get on ?

[Katiepops Graduate in reply to Samijdkl]

Hey - brilliant. Welcome and good luck. Have a great run tomorrow. 😊🏃‍♀️

[Couchpotato2 Graduate in reply to Samijdkl]

Well done as well on joining. Another tip is to follow others that are starting at the same time as you so you can check in on each other and get you through the first weeks. Some day will be easier than others and I found it very helpful!

[Katiepops Graduate]

First of all welcome to a great forum and well done for making a start!

If you’re at all like me, I hadn’t run since school and was very self conscious of people laughing at me. They didn’t. In fact they didn’t even notice me gasping my way round the park! Even if you get a second glance, remember that you’re doing it and they Just wish they had the courage.

Trust the plan, it works, and relax. Don’t try to set a new world record. You’ll find your pace, but it may take a couple of runs to nail it. Most of all though enjoy it. Sounds like you have a nice area to run, so head up and look around.

Good luck and once again welcome!😊😊

[fitbyjuly in reply to Katiepops]

Thank you so much this is the start of a whole new experience for me so I am looking forward to it tbh. If I don't try I'll never know what I can achieve.

[Hidden]

Just enjoy it. Nice and slow is the key. Have Faith in the plan let us know how it goes!

[Fitwannabe]

Don't worry about your speed, a steady pace is best. Listen to the advice from your coach and enjoy your achievements. You can do it!

[GapYearGirl_1]

Hiya! I did my first run yesterday - welcome! Just a small tip I learnt the hard way haha remember to fully stretch and warm up/down and your legs will thank you for it 😊 you can do this xx

[Pianism Graduate]

Good luck to everyone starting out! Trust in the programme, lean on this forum for advice and encouragement and, most of all, listen to your body. You will be amazed at the progress you make and how great you will feel!

[Runners Graduate]

Good luck with your first run, you will feel so proud of yourself afterwards.

[Fun-free Graduate]

Enjoy today..well done signing up to this! Take it easy..slow and steady..it really does work (fellow non runner and I ran10k yesterday..still slow and steady 😂)

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

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

Enjoy your journey.

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

Well done on starting!

Definitely as slow as you can go and you’ve got it, we are all looking forward to hearing how it went 😊

[Notsoslothfulnow Graduate]

Lots of luck - and to all of you just starting out😊. That was me a mere 3 months ago and although I cannot yet manage 5K in 30 minutes, 30 minutes actual running now seems the norm for me!

[Hidden]

How did it go? I did my 3rd today but my first alone outside near my house. 1 run was with a friend who introduced me to couch to 5k, second one was on a hotel treadmill and so this morning was daunting! I’m not a good runner, but did the full circuit, 8 mns broken up by 90 seconds brisk walking and a warm up and cool down walk, only 4K steps. I think breathing is key, but i’m terrible at it, guess I’ll learn as I continue! I liked having the coach telling me to keep going via the app rather than music... I think that is mainly because I’m starting. Good luck with yours!

[Granspeed Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Well done. Go slow and the breathing will gradually settle itself. 👍😊

[Hidden]

Go for it!

[Zara2017 Graduate]

Loved reading this. People are so encouraging.

How did you get on?

[fitbyjuly in reply to Zara2017]

I am blown away by the support of members on here so amazing will check in later with how it went. Thanks for asking👍

[fitbyjuly]

I did it just amazed myself not too bad at all moved at snail pace to make sure I could finish. Heartfelt thanks for the support peeps x.

[Zara2017 Graduate in reply to fitbyjuly]

Congrats x

[MaddyNed Graduate in reply to fitbyjuly]

Knew you could well done 👍🏃‍♀️🎉x

[Fun-free Graduate in reply to fitbyjuly]

Well done..be proud of yourself 😊

[Bello543]

Don't think. Just do - you'll be fine - use the app. I didn't think I would ever run either. I'm up at 10k now after 2 or so months of installing the app. Believe!

[Gype]

Hi good luck dont go off to fast just follow the pod cast😊☺

[Nannyto2 Graduate]

everyone here says start slow and get slower to build stamina, as a new runner i can say its true and it works!!

Follow the programme, you'll be fine and will succeed 😊

Enjoy your first run and good luck 😉

[Yoyo2019]

Congratulations. It took me from 8.00am till 3.50pm to actually leave the house last week. But after reading so many supportive msgs and advice I did it,like you. Today I’m on w2r1. I’m a bit nervous but I can just do my best. Slow slow slow is definitely the best.

Once again, well done you. 👍

[fitbyjuly in reply to Yoyo2019]

Good luck to you too and thank you so good to know we are all in this together.

[Hidden]

Take it easy but enjoy, I'm just about to start w7 I do look forward to the next run its so satisfying when you finish. Hope it goes well and you get the running bug.

[MrsPsycho Graduate]

well done on taking up this weirdly addictive hobby. Advice...a bad run is better than no run at all. Slow and steady and bling is addictive.