First time here folks, decided to give this programme a go and just finished my first run of week 1. I’ll be honest, I’m nearly dying 😂😂 but I’ll persevere and aim for week 9. Looking forward to seeing everyone as they progress.
I’m always up for a chat or if anyone lives local then I’ll gladly meet up for a run and I promise I’ll try to keep up with you lol
Good luck guys
Well done, I did my first one this afternoon and I was knackered 😂 but I feel great now 😊
Lol, not sure if that photo is of a man who has just ran run 1 of week 1, not the first time someone has thought that they would die after run 1, you won't feel that way after run 2, just take all the runs slowly and keep ridgidly to the program, no running on consecutive days, good luck for the next 9 weeks but remember that you can repeat any runs or week's if you wish. 😊 🏃
Thank you, kind words and it’s definitely my dying face lol
A nicer face next to your username 😊
Welcome along, hope you enjoy the experience!
Hi Ashley I was the same as you first week first run I couldn’t wait for the 60sec to finish so I could walk. Just trust the program it really works my next run is W9R1 which is 5 min walk 30 min run 5 min walk and I can carry on your endurance and stamina will improve like mine has the most important thing to to hydrate before during and after and stretch before and after to avoid any muscle pull or strain. But you’re doing more than the person sat down on the couch outside running is the best 😉🏃🏻♂️
Thanks fella, I did forget to stretch so I’m a bit stiff and sore now but I’ll do it right Wednesday and hopefully feel better
You will be a bit stiff until you’re body gets use to it and if you’re fatigued just slow down a little remember it’s not a race do that and you’re on the right track 😉 and no worries fella 😉🏃🏻♂️
Welcome aboard!
Don't worry, we've all been there. Hang in there... it's worth it!
Please do read the guide to the programme which is full of important and useful info
Go Slowly! That’s the way to do it 💪👍😃🏃♂️
We all started at week 1, so we know how you feel...but the programme works and this forum is full of knowledgeable people willing to help, share and motivate.
You can't go wrong !
Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.
This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
Enjoy your journey
I'm a newbie too. An overweight 50+ person with dodgy knees, ankles, hips etc 🙄
Got my 2nd "run" tomorrow.
The best advice on here was the "slow jogging Japanese method". Someone more technically adept than me may re post it, or google it.
Just keep going at your own pace. 👍
Welcome here, and thanks for following! 🤹✔️
You will fly through the nine weeks, no concern. 🏃
Whereabout do you live? Which country?
You can check 'people near me'.
Click on your profile picture, then so will see that line. Then you can private message to them to join you.
Not going to graduate this year
Week 9 still not started 😦😦
Does it get easier??!?!
Advice please-repeat run or not?
