Just finished week 4

[OrangePeacock]

I'm a little late to the party as i had no idea this forum existed.

Prior to starting the couch to 5k, I hadn't run since PE lessons at school (That's 35 years ago).

I have a fairly active job but not active enough to keep me in shape, so when my wife started to do the couch to 5k, I decided to have a go. The first 2 weeks went well but it wasn't enjoyable, just hard work. Week 3 was much the same, but after run 2 of week 4, WOW, something happened and I now love running.

I start week 5 tomorrow, so I'll post about that next time.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

Enjoy your journey.

[Pianism Graduate]

Welcome to the party - pull up a chair! I think it was about week 4 where I really started feeling amazing, though I loved it from week 1. Week 5 is brilliant - it's a real turning point in confidence. Enjoy it.

[MandsNZ]

I'm doing w5 run 1 this morning. Started really looking forward to the runs at the beginning of last week.

[Franglaise Graduate]

H...im just behind you...w4r3 to do Friday. I am looking for that to be more enjoyable than todays. Keep posting as it inspires many and happy running. Has your wife graduated or do you run together?

[OrangePeacock Graduate in reply to Franglaise]

Hi.

My wife is on week 7 now and loving it. Sometimes we run at the same time but mostly not.

Keep going, try and relax your upper body during your run, I found that helped me enormously.

Off for run 1 of week 5 now.

[Franglaise Graduate in reply to OrangePeacock]

Thank you...I will try that tip. I am tense when i run...you will have done your run by now...did you ace it? Well done you two...could not run with my hubster!

[OrangePeacock Graduate in reply to Franglaise]

Just got back. I'll post about my run now.