Newbie here!

[summer_runner]

Hello! Downloaded the Couch to 5K app ... preparing for my first time- any tips? 😊🏃🏻‍♀️

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Welcome to the forum and C25K, I hope you enjoy your running journey, any tips, just take all the runs slow and steady, have at least one day rest, if not two between runs, enjoy.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Welcome... do, please check this post for Newbies out. There is a great deal of tried and tested advice here.

The mantra here is slow and steady.... keep posting your runs too, for terrific support and advice...also, as the weather changes and gets warmer, do remember to stay safe in the sunshine

[summer_runner in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you so much, I’ll check out the link 😊👍🏻

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Hi and welcome! 👋

My number one tip is to utilise this forum! It’s an amazing programme and you can 100% do it, but there will be times when you think you can’t/don’t feel like it. Pop on here with any questions and concerns, and likewise post about your fabulous runs and experiences. We love photos too! 😀

This forum has taken me from zero to happily running 10k+ in less than a year, and I know I wouldn’t have enjoyed it half as much without it.

Good luck and have fun! Running is the best. 😀

[summer_runner in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Hi, wow that’s a real achievement 10k+ 😊👍🏻 I look forward to starting! Thanks for your help, yes I’ll take some pics too!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to summer_runner]

Fantastic! Enjoy your journey, it’s awesome! 😀😀

[Granspeed Graduate]

Welcome! Top tip: go slow and enjoy running! A surprising number of folks think you’re only running if you whizz along. Not so. Your muscles and breathing are getting used to a whole new world for them, so trundle along and enjoy. 🎉👏🏼🎉

[summer_runner in reply to Granspeed]

Thanks for your tips! 🐢🐢

[Bookbizlady Graduate]

Be prepared that the challenge is more mental than physical! Trust the plan and tell yourself you can achieve each run! Have fun and be proud of your progress!

[summer_runner in reply to Bookbizlady]

Thanks, that’s really helpful to have in mind 😊👍🏻

[Buddy34 Graduate]

C25k really is a well thought out plan and really can get you running just go slow and enjoy 😊😊

[summer_runner in reply to Buddy34]

Looks great and I look forward to starting 😊👍🏻 thanks for your help

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

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

Enjoy your journey

[Whoknew1]

Take it slow, listen to Laura and you won't believe what you're capable of. I didn't and have astounded myself. It's life-changing! Good luck and above all else ENJOY 👍

[summer_runner in reply to Whoknew1]

Thanks. I need to work out how to change trainer because I clicked Sarah 🙈

[sTrongFuse Graduate]

Welcome to the gang.

Simple tips:

1. Keep it slow and steady. If in doubt, go slower.

2. Don't fixate on getting to 5k by the end, most of us didn't. It's the running for 30 minutes non-stop that is important.

3. A week is not 7 days, it's the time it takes you to successfully complete each block of 3 runs. My longest "week" lasted 8 months due to injury.

4. Always take your rest days.

5. Just enjoy it and surprise yourself with the results.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it... 😉

[summer_runner in reply to sTrongFuse]

Thanks, so helpful and really good advice. Definitely helped boost my mood before I begin 😊👍🏻