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[Pink_Lemonade]

First run completed!

This forum is so motivating! I was going to wait to the new year to start running again but after reading everyone’s posts this morning, before I knew it I was out of bed and running round my local park.

I didn’t really stick to the app, when I wanted to run I ran and when I felt I needed to stop I briskly walked, the run was very up hill down hill and I’m definitely feeling it now. Did anyone else find that they didn’t always stick to the app? I ran more than 60 seconds at some points and walked less than 90 seconds also.

Hallelujah for this page 🙌🏼🏃🏼‍♀️ X

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Really well done for getting started. It's a huge step!

Do stick to the program though. It's so, so important. Its tried and tested and, as lots of us on here will testify, it really works.

The other thing to note, is that the rest days are even more important than the running days. So even if you feel like going out again tomorrow, hold that thought!

Good luck and let us know how you get on

[Pink_Lemonade in reply to RunningMigster]

You are so right, I definitely will be sticking to the programme, I’ve woke up with very tight calf muscle!! No running for me today!! Thank you!! Happy new year! X

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Pink_Lemonade]

I'm no fitness expert, but that soreness- that's your muscles adapting themselves to new demands. Try doing some dynamic stretches before you run (helps prevent injury) and some cool down stretches when you get back (helps prevent soreness).

Happy New Year to you too. X

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome back to the forum and well done

on getting started.

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

Enjoy your journey.

[Pink_Lemonade in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you!! X

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Well, I didn't stick strictly to the app in the first week or so because I was reasonably fit when I started, but it soon caught up with me and I decided to do as I was told after that. As Mig says, it's a tried and tested programme and it works!

Don't get carried away and go too fast at the beginning, take it slowly. Remember, you don't get fit running, you get fit on your rest days as your body repairs itself and adjusts to the new demands - so treat rest days with respect. Take two if you feel you need them. I always did, but then I'm ancient 😉

You sound like you enjoyed yourself. Keep going. 👍

[Pink_Lemonade in reply to Speedy60]

Feeling it this morning, woke up to very tight calf muscles so will be defo sticking to the programme now! Thank you!! Have a nice new year!! X

[Minsy]

Well done for starting. I’ve been very bad, missed a few runs during festive season. I’m on week 4 so will get back to it st weekend. Welcome 🙂

[Pink_Lemonade in reply to Minsy]

Oh well, it’s all about balance!! Good luck with your first run back!! X