1st run

[Monty240718]

I did my first run ever yesterday and it nearly killed me. But definitely helped having the couch to 5k app to keep me going.

[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.

[Brian-P6 Graduate]

Well done Monty!

It's like having a virtual trainer run with you isn't it. Keep going, be determined and settle into a 3 x week rhythm, you'll soon miss the days you don't get out!

[sTrongFuse Graduate]

Well done for taking that first step. W1R1 is a toughie but it does get easier as your body starts to get used to this new activity. My tips, for what they are worth, are:

- Take it slow, and even slower when necessary. So long as you are moving, there is no such thing as too slow.

- Don't fixate on 3 runs per week or completing it in 9 weeks. There's no time limit to doing this and a "week" is simply the the time it takes to complete each set of three runs.

- Hydrate, especially on non-running days. You hydrate today for the run tomorrow.

- Always take rest days. If in doubt, take another one. Taking extra rest days won't hurt, not taking them just might.

- We all have runs that don't quite turn out the way we planned/wanted; it's fine, just treat them as a practice.

- Enjoy yourself.

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to sTrongFuse]

What he said 👍

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

In what way did it nearly kill you? Out of breath? Legs hurting? etc

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

Have a look at these videos:

youtube.com/watch?v=kQ5wQ5N...(Not working as expected?)

youtube.com/watch?v=mI2gBXe...(Not working as expected?)

youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2kh...(Not working as expected?)

Good luck

John

[Monty240718 in reply to John_W]

Thank you