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I’m on day 1. Anyone else in the same boat? I really enjoyed it but why I chose the hottest day of the year I’m not sure! 😂😂

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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.

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That's amazing, especially starting today with this heat 😂 I'm further down the programme, but just wanted to wish you the best, your positive attitude suggests you are gonna smash this 👍

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SandraY1Graduate

Welcome and well done 👍

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Jules333111

Thank you!

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Maddie82Graduate

Welcome to the forum!

Glad you enjoyed your first run, what a brilliant start.

Keep up the positive attitude 💪🏻

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Bmwbrat1

I did my first run week 1 today too, thought I was going to quit after the third minute but I persevered and completed it, my mouth was so dry at first, my son thinks it’s because I was breathing in from my mouth instead of my nose and I didn’t take any water, did you?

Tonight my legs are beginning to ache I probably won’t be able to move tomorrow but I’m proud I’ve started, Bring on Wednesday 😀

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Jules333111 in reply toBmwbrat1

Hi! Well done you!! No I didn’t take any water... I’m too scared I’d need a wee half way round!!! Needless to say I downed a pint (of water) when I got back... and it tasted amazing! 😂😂

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Bmwbrat1

Me too 😂 here’s hoping Wednesday goes slightly better

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Jules333111 in reply toBmwbrat1

Yes!! Let me know how you get on! 🤞

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Bmwbrat1

Have you been for run 2? I was waiting for it to stop raining but decided it was never going to stop so just got back in, was easier today as it was cooler and no dry mouth 👍

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Jules333111 in reply toBmwbrat1

Hi! Yes I did it this afternoon and what a difference a cooler day makes! It didn’t feel half as bad as Monday. I actually really enjoyed it! So technically we’ve run for 8 mins!! Well done you! Are you doing run 3 on Friday?

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Welcome 😊

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Bmwbrat1

Yes will do it on Friday, I’ll let you know how I get on, surprisingly my legs are less stiff tonight too, I will see what they are like in the am😀

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Jules333111 in reply toBmwbrat1

Great! Look forward to hearing from you!

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Bmwbrat1 in reply toJules333111

Hi How did you get on today?

I went at 08:30 just missing the rain, week 1 compete 👍

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Jules333111 in reply toBmwbrat1

Well done you!!! Just completed and walking home now! Bring on week two! But before that.. a glass of wine tonight! 😂

When will you do your next run? I will go Sunday! X

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Bmwbrat1 in reply toJules333111

Yes Sunday for me two I’ll try leave the one day in between each time, well done on completing the first week too x

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Jules333111

Hi! How did you do today? I did it but didn’t think I’d make it half way through!! 😅

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Bmwbrat1

Hi week 2 run 2 just completed my shins are hurting after the run this morning I’m hoping they ease for Thursdays run. It went ok although I have problem with a dry mouth so tried chewing gum which seemed to help. Let me know how you get on after yours, I noticed it was a lot warmer running today too as I didn’t leave the house until 9am, must get up earlier 😂

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Jules333111 in reply toBmwbrat1

Well done you! I'll be going out this afternoon or early evening - have a few zoom meetings this afternoon..depends if I want to look a sweaty mess on any of them! Ha! My ankles were a little sore on Sunday so will see how that goes today. x

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Jules333111 in reply toBmwbrat1

Done! I didn’t go as fast and it was much better. Sore ankles tho! Bring on Thursday!

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Bmwbrat1 in reply toJules333111

Well done, are you on Facebook and in the group couch to 5k I’ve been reading useful tips on there too .

Keep up the good work 👍

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Jules333111 in reply toBmwbrat1

Ah no I’m not but my sister is so I’ll get her to have a look for me!

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Bmwbrat1

Someone suggested compression socks for ankle issues

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Jules333111 in reply toBmwbrat1

Great!!! Thank you!

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Bmwbrat1

Hi How are you getting on?

I’ve just got back from week 3 run1

Never thought I’d make the first 3 minutes especially when she first said you’ve down the first 90 seconds, I was thinking god can I do it😳 luckily the other 3 minute felt better, but it was so warm today running, abit like the first day we started.

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Jules333111 in reply toBmwbrat1

Hi! Just done it! Well done you! It’s really warm today! I was exactly the same as you. Didn’t think I’d make the first 3 mins but the second one felt ok! I can’t believe I’ve got this far to be honest!! Next one Monday! Bring it on!

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Bmwbrat1

Hi I took two rest days just so only done the week 4run1 this morning before it started getting warm, went ok, I surprised myself helped as I've switched to Jo for the coach she seems to motivate you abit more😂

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Jules333111 in reply toBmwbrat1

Oh that’s brilliant well done! My ankles were really swollen after Wednesday’s run so I didn’t go yesterday- I’ve done the same and had 2 rest days. I’m strapping them up later and see if the combination of the extra day and the strapping helps. Have ordered compression socks too!! I’m really enjoying it now and really don’t want to stop... but also don’t want to mess up my ankles!! 😬😬 I think my ankles are in shock- they’re not used to it, plus my weight isn’t helping them I’m sure! 😂😂 I’ve tried all of the coaches now and yes I agree Jo is great! Well done again! X

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Bmwbrat1

Sorry to hear about about ankles let’s hope strapping them up helps along with 2 days rest hopefully this will aid recovery too, I’m not the slimmest either but we have to try and persevere now we have got this far. Keep up the good work and let me know how you get on x

You’ve got this 👊

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Bmwbrat1

Hi how did your ankles hold up being strapped hopefully you’ve managed another run? I’ve had two more rest days than I should have taken this week to avoid the heat but got up this morning and finished week 4 as it was relatively cooler than the last 3 mornings x

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