Building up to first proper run

[Natty1987]

Went on a parkrun last Saturday. This was my first piece of exercise in almost a year and a half. Couch to 5k was suggested to me as an easy way to get back into exercise... But I've never really been into running. However I don't have to opportunity to go to the gym with my 9 month old baby.

I just need to push to get back out again. I'm still stiff and sore all over!

[steviej99 Graduate]

Hi natty1987 and welcome. I'm not surprised your sore if you did 5k first time out! If you follow the C25k 3 times a week plan, it's a much better way to ease you in over 9 weeks. Stick to the plan to avoid fatigue and injury. Good luck and enjoy your running

[Rosiepug Graduate]

Hi Natty1987, I have always hated running but this seemed to be the only way to shoehorn regular exercise into my routine. It’s not been easy but I can honestly say that since week 4 I have looked forward to each run!

The program builds us up gradually to avoid injury and strains so it’s worth having a go. Good luck.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

C25k is an amazing plan, follow it properly and you may find you do enjoy it, also completing a park run when you haven't exercised for over a year was far too much for your body and could have caused you in injury and that's why you're still aching . Good luck 😊

[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