New to running

[Aruba2020]

2nd run completed. It actually felt easier than the first. Strange but I’m liking this !

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great you've completed wk1r2. Did you do run 1 yesterday. It is very important to have a rest day between each run. Well done you 😊

[Aruba2020 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

I should have rested but I was to keen lol. Rest day tomorrow back on Tuesday. Thanks for the encouragement

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to Aruba2020]

Please make sure you always have a rest day as you can get an injury that could put you out of running for a while 😊

[Hidden]

Well done and keep on liking it 😁👍

[Aruba2020 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks! I’ve always hated running but I wanted to try something out of my comfort zone. x

[Hidden in reply to Aruba2020]

And you like it now, it just shows you how we can all change.

Keep us posted on your progress.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

Was it just yesterday that you posted that you completed your first run?

As explained in the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... the rest day between runs is crucial.

[Aruba2020 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you! I’m to keen ! Rest day tomorrow

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Aruba2020]

When you run the impact creates microtears in your muscles which repair and strengthen on your rest days, not while running. Without rest, repair and strengthening is restricted and injury risk is raised.

Take care. Take your rest days.

[Aruba2020 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks for advice. I will from now on

[steviej99 Graduate]

Well done and welcome. Enjoying it is more than half the battle. Stick to the plan and you'll do great. Oh yeah...those rest days are vital to avoid fatigue and injury😊 Enjoy your running!

[Aruba2020 Graduate in reply to steviej99]

Thanks for the encouragement. How you doing?

[steviej99 Graduate in reply to Aruba2020]

I loved c25k and have loved running regularly since. Hope you enjoy it as much

[And67]

Well done ! Keep going 😊

[Aruba2020 Graduate in reply to And67]

Thank you!

[2Tired2Run Graduate]

The very first run is often the 'worst' for many of us as it's that big leap of faith and putting yourself out there 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️. Well done but careful......... as it can very quickly become addictive!!! 😉

[Aruba2020 Graduate in reply to 2Tired2Run]

Hope this addiction continues! 🙏🏽🏃🏾‍♂️

[Bluepup1 Graduate]

Well done! Glad you’re enjoying 🙂 - it quickly becomes addictive and if you need to take a few rest days between runs and repeat a run or week too 🤗 x

[Aruba2020 Graduate in reply to Bluepup1]

Thank you! Hope you’re enjoying it too x

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

👍 well done Aruba excellent start, but it’s SO important to take the rest day right through to 9:3 Read all the running blogs. It’s a scientific program not just a silly health and safety rule!

[Aruba2020 Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you, today is my rest day. x

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Aruba2020]

👍😄🎈

[BaggyShorts]

Congrats on getting started! It gives you a real buzz doesn't it? x

[Aruba2020 Graduate in reply to BaggyShorts]

Definitely a real accomplishment when I’ve completed it.

[Sandie1961 Graduate]

Congratulations on taking your first steps👏👏👏 You’re probably sick of hearing it, but please follow the programme exactly as set out, including the rest days, as that will get you to the end in one piece and being able to run 30 minutes non-stop! Fantastic that you already feel hooked though. Took me until about week 7 before I started to enjoy it! Btw is your forum name indicative of a special event? Just curious 😂

[Aruba2020 Graduate in reply to Sandie1961]

It’s were I’m going next year when I hopefully lose 2 stones! 🙏🏽

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Aruba2020]

😁

[Sandie1961 Graduate in reply to Aruba2020]

Good thinking! You won’t forget what your goal is will you? Good luck!