First time runner 20 years

[Garyjw]

Hi all I decided to start running again so joined the couch to 5 k. I’m overweight and the first day could only complete 3 of the 1 min runs the second day run I did 5 of the 1 min runs today I completed all the 1 min runs. So next week I’m going to redo and only move forward to the second week once I have completed all of 3 days running. Is this the right thing to do please advise

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

You have the right idea. No point pushing ahead if you cannot fully complete any workout. Have a rest day and then repeat until it is done.

Make sure you are following the advice on the recommended easy conversational pace, which makes it all possible and enjoyable.

Enjoy your journey.

[Debston Graduate]

You have now completed all of the 1 min runs so, in your shoes I would count that as Week 1,Run 1 done and your next run would be Week 1, Run, 2.

[Debston Graduate in reply to Debston]

PS I should also have said well done for getting started, that's the hardest part by far. I'm overweight too - obese - but I'm managing it and definitely feeling a lot fitter by the end of Week 7. It's a good feeling.

[Garyjw in reply to Debston]

Thank you for you advise and support congratulations on completing week 7 I even walk to the shop today first time in a very long time it’s amazing that even after 3 runs I have a different mind set

[Debston Graduate in reply to Garyjw]

Absolutely, and it all adds up! Best thing for me is no longer feeling out of breath when I'm walking uphill and also have had to start wearing a belt because my jeans were falling down! 😂