just completed w1r1

[rookierunner30]

just finished the run feeling good after it also feeling aches and pains as has been few years before i have ran may need to invest in some running shoes

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Well done on making a start! The hardest part is getting started.

You may have pushed yourself a little too hard to start with. Slow and steady, everything at a conversational pace.

Do read the full guide to get maximum benefit with minimum discomfort healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Have fun with it! 😊

[2flatfeet Graduate]

Great stuff, first run under your belt - Brilliant! 👏👟👟

I bought proper shoes after first few runs and couldn’t believe the difference they made so I’d say definitely get a pair. I then upgraded the rest of my kit at the end of week 2/3 and again was amazed how much less achy they were running in proper running leggings rather than supermarket leggings.

Good runnings 😁👍👟👟

[rookierunner30 in reply to 2flatfeet]

thank you i have flat tennis trainers so it was quite heavy on the backs of my legs so may need a upgrade on them the run was good very difficult at first got worn out towards the end of the run but kept going

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate]

Well done! That is by far the hardest run of all 👍

The trainers you wear will make a huge difference to the whole of you. If your feet are looked after it flows up your body, so it's definitely worth getting some that work for you! Keep on keeping on!

[rookierunner30 in reply to Fatgirlslim19]

thank you it was difficult towards the end of the run may have pushed it at the begging which is why im proberly aching but next runs thursday so hopefully recovered by then

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate in reply to rookierunner30]

Take it slowly, it really makes a difference!

[Allymally1]

Well done! The hardest run.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started

Do check out the guide to the plan for advice on pacing, stretching after every run and running shoes, amongst many other topics.

Enjoy your journey.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🎈👍🥳 Great start!! A good pair of trainers, lots of water on run and rest days & SLOW 🐌 running will be your new best friends!!! 🤣