Starting again!

[Latecomer]

I'm a graduate, but I think I overdid it after finishing, and ended up with back and hip pain, so here I am back again, and starting all over again. I'm up to W5R3, but I confess I'm a bit more lackadaisical now - maybe it's the weather! I won't give up though. This forum really motivated me last time...

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome back.

It might be worth reminding yourself about some of the basics in the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

All runners need good core strength and lack of it can often show up as lower back pain, so it would be a good idea to complement your running with either Strength and Flex (you will find a link in the guide) or some other core strength work, such as planks and bridges.

Enjoy your journey.

[Latecomer in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you Iannoda, I've looked at the Guide and followed the link - and downloaded the videos to my phone. Will do the exercises too!

Thanks again!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

Keep coming back and making yourself accountable here. It helps me to keep on keeping on 😃

[Latecomer in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you Annieapple! It’s made me feel better and more motivated already! Will keep returning - will talk to you again soon! 😊

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Its great that you're back and you're on wk5 already . You're so right about this forum it's the best . Well done you 😊

[Latecomer in reply to Buddy34]

Hello Buddy - yes! I remember how much this forum helped me before - and it’s doing it again! I’ll be back 😊