First Run

[Tinkerbell70]

Hi everyone 👋 I am starting the couch to 5k today so I’m a newbie 😬 I’m a bit confused there’s 3 runs per week does that mean you don’t run every day ? 🤔

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You won't be a newbie for long..... 9 weeks 27 runs you'll be a runner 👍...

Noooooo you don't run everyday, you've gotta get those rest days between runs let your muscles get some R &R before the next run

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Hello Tinkerbell70 welcome 👍 the rest days are a vital part of the programme and are as important as the running part, congratulations on starting C25K the best advice I can give is to stay hydrated and take it nice and slow, good luck with your journey 👊💪

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Hi Tinkerbell. Welcome to the forum. One of the admins will be along soon to post you the guide to C25k with all the advice you could possibly need about how often to run and how to keep yourself injury free. In a nutshell, you run alternate days, taking a rest day in-between, so a running week on C25k is really 6 days if you follow the plan like that. I take one rest day between two of my runs, then two days between another, so my run week is a calendar week. There is room within the plan to adapt it within reason, so that if you need to take extra rest days you can.

Do read the guide when it is posted to you. It is invaluable. Good luck and enjoy your runs.

[SofaJockey]

The biggest step is to start. Best of luck with your journey and 'trust the programme'.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

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

and will answer most of your questions.

Enjoy your journey.

[Berksrover Graduate]

Well done Tinkerbell70 I did the C25k programme 2 years ago and it's the best thing I have ever done for myself, enjoy the journey and keep us posted on your progress

[Northlondongirl Graduate]

Welcome 😁 take advantage of the rest days and follow the programme. Which ever coach you choose will tell you how important rest days are. Good luck!!