W1 R1 - no high, sore thighs

[ablindbadger]

I did my first ever run this morning!

I have hated running for my whole life but keep being told stories about how great it is. I had also noticed that I was getting out of breath more easily so I thought running would be a good way to improve stamina and heart health.

I managed to do the runs exactly as the program wanted without too much trouble, but still found the last two bits challenging which was great.

Sadly I didn’t get the euphoric high other people describe after running - I just felt a bit grumpy and tired and sweaty! I assume it gets better. I’m committed to completing it even if it doesn’t though.

Unfortunately my thighs rubbed a lot while running (the problem with fatter legs I guess) which is now quite sore - any tips for how to avoid this in future?

Thanks, ABB

[Annieapple Graduate]

Well done for getting started!!! That’s the hardest bit! You can buy anti chafing pants. M&S do them & probably elsewhere. Just happened to see them there recently.

I didn’t get the euphoria until the full runs in the end weeks but found a special happiness in completing each run. Keep your pace very slow! It’s better for breathing & kinder to your body. Google Japanese slow running

Best advice I was given.

👍👏😊 So pleased you have begun this journey. Hope it brings you as much joy as it has me! Welcome 👋

[MummyTum Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Pretty much everything Annie said!

I, too, didn’t really get the highs til later on... but when they come, they’re oh so sweet 😎

Super well done for starting - this is an amazing programme and you will find so much support and encouragement here 😀🏃‍♀️

Welcome to the forum!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

The first step of any journey, may be the hardest Such early days and a massive well done for beginning this...!

if you have missed the huge pinned post on the Home page, then do read the How to run message that is so important

Take it really gently... slow and steady. Make sure you have warmed up well and try, even in these early runs, to relax.

This may help with the chafing...

runnersworld.com/health-inj...

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Unlikely to experience the high until you are running further, but you will have the high of having got out there and completed your runs! A great feeling, well done

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

Enjoy your journey.

[ablindbadger]

Thank you to everyone for such encouragement!

And OldFloss, the article was a winner and has helped a lot, thank you. I will let you know how things progress, but wonderful to be so welcomed and encouraged here.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Hang in there, it's a bit too early to reap such rewards as the "runners high" but trust us, it gets better... and better!

Read the guide, get some anti-chafe cream and keep at it and tell us how you do! 😁👍🏻