1st ever run

[Mime19]

So today I took my first ever run.. I couldn't do the whole 8 mins. I did try but everything hurt 😫 .I am hoping the next one will be a bit easier... It's really hard.. the one thing I did wrong is I didn't plan my route correct.. so I ended up with lots of uphill.. which tired me out sooner I guess.

[Bumblebetty Graduate]

Uphill makes a major difference, I made that mistake on week 2. Stuck to the same flat route since and it’s been much better. Well done on getting out there - it’s really hard but it’s amazing how quickly you improve!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Try and find a flatter route then repeat this run again you can do this😊

[Circle_of_Stars]

Just about to go out for my first run and learning from your experience as I live in a really hilly area. Nervous but have to start somewhere...here goes!

[Mime19 in reply to Circle_of_Stars]

Good luck!! You can do it!!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on starting C25K and welcome to the forum, you have passed the first test by getting off the couch, run 1 some say is the hardest part of the course, I found week 2 easier, persevere and I am sure you will settle down and find the other runs better, run them a bit slower than you did today, also find a flatter route for run 2.

[SpanishShuffle Graduate]

Every run is a lesson. I had a couple of wadrobe malfunctions on my early attempts. But we learn and get better.

Think 🐢 not 🐇 and next time will be better 😉

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and explains the easy conversational pace and how to minimise the impact of running.

Slow down.......... enjoy your journey.