Should I start running today?

[Itsamaxinething]

Hi I’m new to this community and I’ve just downloaded the couch to 5k app and wondering whether I should start today? I’m feeling energetic but I do still have the remnants of a cold (and yes it is a cold not Coronavirus) and I’m asthmatic, what do you think?

[Thinkthin2020]

Yes if you are feeling energetic go for it.

I am also new to this, in fact downloaded the app over a year ago then dislocated my knee and forgot about it.

Hoping to start week 1 today 😁

[Itsamaxinething in reply to Thinkthin2020]

My daughter just phoned and said she wants to meet for fish and chips on the sea front, I best get started now and get my metabolism going 😁

[Thinkthin2020 in reply to Itsamaxinething]

Haha good on you for doing that first, I'm not sure my willpower would allow it.

Enjoy

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

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

and includes advice on running with colds.........I don't, but I am a wimp.

Enjoy your journey.

[Itsamaxinething in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you, I’ll have a read

[Roxdog Graduate]

No time like the present! As long as the cold isn't on your chest you'll probably be fine, but take it very slowly! Good luck

[Itsamaxinething in reply to Roxdog]

It’s not made it’s way to my chest yet but I think I’ll just go for a long walk first see how I feel, it’s nice and sunny out there and I live by the sea 😁