First run in the bag

[GrandmasterFunkballs]

Be still my aching limbs. All the old football injuries came back; the torn right calf muscle, the throbbing ankle, the back of an 85 year old...

Anyway, I did it. It was fairly easy, but I fear next week will kill me.

[Cheeky450 Graduate]

Just take it steady, you’ll be fine, I didn’t think I would ever run again, this program makes it much easier

[GrandmasterFunkballs in reply to Cheeky450]

Yeah, it's a great idea. I'm going to try and get my sedimentary mates up and running too.

[Blackshoe76 Graduate]

Well done on completing your first run! 🤜🏼🤪

See how you feel after the 2nd, it may not be as bad as you expect!

[GrandmasterFunkballs in reply to Blackshoe76]

Thank you. We'll see. Hopefully my old, wrecked calf will hold up.

[IvyMB Graduate]

Awesome! A great new adventure. The running will rejuvenate you, and you might shed a pound or two if lucky. Enjoy the journey!

[GrandmasterFunkballs in reply to IvyMB]

Thank you! Really glad to be actually doing something again after years of inactivity. I'm looking to drop 8 kilos, so this will be a great step in the right direction.

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

Enjoy your journey.