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.
1st run: I did my first run ever yesterday and... - Couch to 5K
1st run
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Welcome to the forum and well done on
getting started.
This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
Enjoy your journey.
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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!
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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.
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In what way did it nearly kill you? Out of breath? Legs hurting? etc
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Have a look at these videos:
youtube.com/watch?v=kQ5wQ5N...
youtube.com/watch?v=mI2gBXe...
youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2kh...
Good luck
John