Newbie 😊😊

[Twizzyjojo]

Hi!

New to this, I love walking and this seems to be the next logical step!

Please hit me up with tips, help and encouragement, I have a tendency to go full throttle, not follow plans because I try to do too much too soon! 😊😊😊

[Hidden]

Hello and welcome😀

Just stick to the programme and take rest days between each run, drink plenty of water and come on here and share your progress..

And good luck! 👍😀

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Hi there,

No.1 tip - Don’t try to do too much too soon!

It would help to read the Pinned ‘How To’ post which has a lot of detailed advice, and tips. The people here are also a wealth of advice and support if you have any specific questions.

The general mantra is to go slowly, and then slower still, and it really does work. The main aim is to be able to run for 30 mins continuously by the end of the plan, and that might mean not reaching 5k - but that is common apparently (I’m not there yet ☺️) and speed/distance can be improved thereafter. My top tip is to do the pre run, and post run stretches, which help immensely.

Good luck, and looking forward to hearing how you get on 👍😁

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

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

If you are a full tilt person then please learn to throttle back while learning to run otherwise injury risk is raised.

Follow the plan to the letter and always take your rest days and I am sure you will have a wonderful time.

Enjoy your journey.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Hello and great for joining c25k.

It's all about running slow and slower again if needed. Making sure you're drinking plenty water about 2-3 litres per day and not just on run days.

C25k is an amazing plan and really does work you'll get lots of encouragement and support on here good luck 😊😊

[Twizzyjojo]

Thanks everyone! Just completed my first run and have to say... enjoyed that.a lot!

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Twizzyjojo]

Brilliant, well done!

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to Twizzyjojo]

Fantastic, do same after a days rest

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Huh, just like me. One thing you learn o this plan is patience. Slow right down, do exactly as the plan says NEVER add your own twiddly bits and you'll reach 30 minutes injury free in 9 weeks. Its 30mins you are aiming for, ignore ALL distance covered

[Speedy60 Graduate]

I always leave two days between runs and do some other non impact exercise. Swimming, stretch and stability class, rowing and cross trainer. If you could do something like that, you will support your running, satisfy your patience and reduce your risk of injury.

Good luck 👍

[Justexistin]

Coming on here for support helps too. It honestly is the best forum I have seen. No one is judgemental. And everyone would like to hear about your good days and help you on your bad.