Start of my Couch To 5K :)

[ShaunT1968]

Starting my Couch to 5K tonight, bit nervous, i cycle a lot but i`ve never been able to run any distance, my aim is to do a 5K part run with my Wife

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on starting C25K and welcome to the forum, good luck to you for the next 9 weeks when you can run a 5K parkrun with your wife, most people start running a parkrun after they have ran run 3 of week 5, however, if you wish to run one sooner, that is OK. 😊 🏃

[ShaunT1968 in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you AlMorr

[CrazyDogLady19 Graduate]

Good luck!! You’ll be running Parkruns in no time, don’t forget you can always walk and watch that time improve 😊

[ShaunT1968 in reply to CrazyDogLady19]

Thank you CrazyDogLady19

[JaoJao]

Go for it! You will not look back!

[ShaunT1968 in reply to JaoJao]

Thanks JaoJo

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

Good luck! My top tip - your brisk walk can be faster than your run! Mistake I made was sorta naturally going into a run faster than the walking sections - mistake! Got puffed out waaay too soon! Nice and slow and you’ll be fine!

[ShaunT1968 in reply to DiscoRunner]

Thanks for the advice DiscoRunner

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome and well done.. Please do check out this post for Newbies..it is essential reading...

Slow and steady is the mantra, ( and that cycling is going to help as some of your rest day non impact exercise

Park run, wait until at least Week 6 and the longer runs before trying it.. it can be a temptation to push too hard and there is a risk of injury

Take it gently... enjoy the runs and keep posting too for great support and advice

Looking forward to your posts

[ShaunT1968 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks for the welcome Oldfloss, i will def wait till then to try a longer run

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to ShaunT1968]

Brilliant.... it is just really easy to get carried away in the moment!

[Kendo123]

I did my first on this afternoon and I also cycle. It's a bit of a shock to the system but it's easily doable just don't rush it.

[ShaunT1968 in reply to Kendo123]

Thanks Kendo123, just completed my first run and didnt find it to bad

[AndyB111s Graduate]

Welcome.. and good luck. You'll be doing the longer runs in what seems like no time 👍

[ShaunT1968 in reply to AndyB111s]

Thanks AndyB111s

[ShaunT1968]

Just a quick note, completed W1R1 2.1 miles and i don`t feel half as bad as i thought i would, Thanks all for the encouragement

[Dalmorangie Graduate in reply to ShaunT1968]

Shaun, great to here that - my wife and I have just started and despite having done nothing properly sporty for years, we’re both hooked! You’ll be impressed how it moves on week by week and if it doesn’t, just repeat the week again. So many stories from so many who this has worked for! I’m starting W4R1 tomorrow morning!