Wk1 run 3, struggling

[Dazfozzy]

Just finished run 3 of wk1. To be honest running 3 times in a week is a positive as I havnt done any exercise for years. The first 2 runs I done the same route. For run 3 I changed the route and it was more uphill and i did struggle. Is it wise to keep changing routes( mixing it up) or better to stick to the same one?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Maybe at the start, stick to your normal route..let the legs begin to find their happy pace?

Hills are great as you move on, but for now, keep it simple.. slow and steady and just enjoy these learning processes

Well done you!

[Dazfozzy in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks for the advice.

[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 minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[Baxgttdi]

I personally found a route that I knew I wouldn’t complete at the start and stuck with that route. As I got further into it I felt it was motivating to see that I got closer to the finish before the end of the session if that makes sense?