W1r1 sort of.... 😐

[Jolenejolene]

So, first ever attempt this morning & I am dying!!!

I couldn't manage the two final 60 second runs, mainly due to achilies pain & a beautiful blister.

I am just having five minutes couch time now before I grab a well deserved shower.

Will see if I can walk two days from now

[EThomas Graduate]

Well done on your first run. I have just completed run 2 of week 1.

Try compeed blister rub before putting your trainers on. I wear it with most new shoes and find it really helps as it provides a barrier to hopefully stop blisters forming in the first place. If a blister forms use a blister plaster as these can stay in place for a few days to allow the skin to heal.

Good luck with your future runs

[Jolenejolene in reply to EThomas]

Thank you. I'm now Amazon shopping for your recommendation.

Best of luck to you too.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

Were you running at a pace at which you could speak clear, ungasping sentences as you ran? If not, you were going too fast.

Stretching immediately after every run, as linked to in the guide to the plan, while muscles are still warm and supple, pulls out contractions, avoiding carrying tensions into the next run and also improves recovery by improving blood flow.

Have a rest day then repeat the session, but keep the pace right down. This is about stamina and duration, not speed.

[Jolenejolene in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I could barely catch my breath just walking briskly! That's definitely something I need to learn to manage better.

I couldn't have gone much slower towards the end as I was barely able to lift my legs

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Jolenejolene]

Then you are walking too fast.

Please read the guide to the plan which explains the pace healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

If you go at a pace at which you cannot take full deep breaths, then you cannot supply oxygen to your muscles and you will tire quickly. This is the clearest signal of your current fitness level.

Slow down so you can clearly talk out loud and you will be able to run for much longer and very soon you will see an improvement in your breathing.

If you have heavy legs then maybe you aren't drinking enough. As a runner you need to drink 2.5 -3 litres of fluid each and every day, running or not, as mentioned in the guide.

[Jolenejolene in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I drink at least 5 pints of water or more a day. Do you think I need to increase this amount because I'm now going to exercise or have the same amount?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Jolenejolene]

That sounds like a reasonable amount.

This post about hydration may help you decide healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Jolenejolene]

Maybe a couple of weeks walking briskly before you start week 1? Whatever you do, don't give up, the health and wellbeing benefits are enormous!

Good luck 👍

[Sparky313]

Well done for starting.. it gets easier

[Roxdog Graduate]

Well done for starting the programme. You can repeat any session you don't complete, but take it slow and steady. Maybe change the socks you're using as getting a blister that soon is bad luck. Good luck with your next session.

[Jolenejolene]

No run yesterday 😒 My blister burst so, more resting & I only did one run 😭