Wk 3 Newbie

[Forpetessake]

Hi everyone,

reading loads of encouraging posts on here.

I've not ran since school so finding it quite a challenge.

Need to lower my blood pressure so began the journey.

Just hope it works!

Any tips appreciated.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Don't worry you're doing great, I'd never ran before starting c25k. Just go slow and slower again if needed and remember to drink lots of water per day and not just on run days about 2-3 litres. C25k is an amazing plan and really does work you'll get lots of encouragement and support on here good luck 😊

[Forpetessake Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Ah thank you

I’ve actually ordered a new water bottle today with quantities and times to drink it lol

Onwards I am!

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Hi there and welcome! You’re on W3 so doing great. I assume you’ve read the How To post which covers a lot and has great advice and tips. My personal advice would be to make sure you do the pre and post run stretching 😁

[Forpetessake Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

I have read but link didn’t work for stretches

I’ll try another way

Thanks for the advice 😊

[Buddy34 Graduate in reply to Forpetessake]

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/h...

[Granspeed Graduate]

Welcome. Good for you. Don’t forget to smile & enjoy your runs!

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Congratulations on getting this far, relax, trust the plan, believe in yourself and enjoy the journey it's amazing.

[apatsyf Graduate]

Trust your body and repeat runs or weeks as you feel necessary. I am taking it really slow - we can do this!!