Week 1 done

[Endfeed5555]

Back to running after a 20 year lay off and completed week one. Hips and lower legs feel sore and legs seem to struggle but will keep it up

[Rigpig Graduate]

I had a few aches and pains on week one and some knee soreness on week 2 and 3 I think but it soon passed and I'm feeling great on week 7 now. Congrats on completing week one, some say it's the hardest week

[Endfeed5555 in reply to Rigpig]

Thanks Rigpig. I will see how week 2 goes

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Well done for starting this program. Slow is good and don’t forget the rest days, that’s when the muscles repair.

I found the pain relief gel brilliant for my aching muscle and joints.

Good luck

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Congratulations for starting, make sure you always do the warmup and cool down walks. Have a look at the strength and flex forum for ideas about gentle stretches to help ease off those aches. Merry Christmas and a happy healthy running new year

[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.

[NorwegianWood Graduate]

I've started week #9, am in my 60s and find that the aching kicks in after every run, but after the day of rest I'm usually ready for the next run.

[Endfeed5555]

Thanks for all your advise. A few stretches, warm bath and a game of tennis today and legs feel much better, ready for week 2 starting tomorrow. Merry Xmas all 👍