First Day of Couch 25K

[purple_gem]

Hi all, great to have this as a resource Did my first run earlier, I usually play tennis but due to Coronavirus I've moved to running. Was actually easier than expected, though I'm sure it will get harder as it progresses. I've tried running before but my problem was i got bored. Having the motivational coach is definitely a plus though, Michael Johnson is a great voice to have in the background. On a side note i found one of my thighs felt a bit tight after, could that be to do with me putting more pressure on one leg when running?

Vicki

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on starting C25K with run 1 of week 1, welcome to the forum, run a little slower than you did today, hopefully your thighs won't be so sore.

[T2runner Graduate]

Congratulations on starting, as Almorr said, watch your speed, I started at a higher pace than I should and had minor aches in my calfs, don't worry about speed, it is about time, I am only now playing with my speed and that's 2 weeks after graduation. Maybe look at your warm up and some light stretching, there is guidance on here somewhere. Sure someone will point you to it.

As for tennis and coronavirus, was it table tennis?😄 or doubles ? Sorry couldn't resist.

[purple_gem in reply to T2runner]

Thanks, yeah I agree with you, it's possibly a speed thing. I used to be good at running fast over short distances at school but always had poor stamina. Yep I've been googling static stretching, going to do that after every session now.

Hahaha, it was doubles Got to have a laugh during these unusual times, thanks to all for the tips.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

and includes advice on pacing, minimising impact and stretching after every run, all of which will help with tight muscles.

Enjoy your journey.

[dieOR5k Graduate]

Goto the faq post on the right column of site to read the how-to’s. This has the post run stretches that have kept me injury free, so far.