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I’ve just completed week one. I tried c25k a year ago and didn’t even get through the first one minute run, so really pleased with myself. In terms of stretches do you guys do them before and after each session?

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Well done!

I always stretch when I get home and do these

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/h...

Haven't ever bothered stretching before the exercise.

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Speedy60Graduate

Well done 👏👏👏

I do dynamic stretches before I go out. They're easy to Google and just make sure all your joints go through their full range of movements and open out your chest and lungs.

I try to do statistic stretches when I get home. They stop the aches.

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FionamagsGraduate

Well done! Its amazing what you can do with a bit of determination isnt it? You will be running for 30 minutes before you know it!!

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

and will answer your questions about stretching.

Enjoy your journey.

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