Preparing body to start the running journey

[Gurumurthy1607]

Hey guys, I would like to start the journey of couch to 5k running.. I am worried where to start. I am more cincerned about how to prepare my body to begin this journey. Don’t want to start random and gt injured. Not worried about the injuries but i want to do things right..

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision and your caution.

This guide to the plan is essential reading and should answer most of your queries, 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.

[Gurumurthy1607 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you...

[tuiliere Graduate]

I felt just like you. For me knee supports are essential and running on grass is kinder to the body. Also wish I had done 2 weeks of knee strengthening exercises before commencing. However I’m really good now have repeated lots of runs but just about to start week 4. Good luck!

[Gurumurthy1607 in reply to tuiliere]

Thank you.. this helps..

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

Take you time and drink plenty of water each day, your body will let you know how it feels 😊