First run!

[Bluegiant85]

I'm new to couch to 5k I did my first run yesterday to test the water so to say. It was hard work but it felt amazing! Starting the program properly this afternoon on my first run re-run.

[CaptFrey Graduate]

Hi Well done the starting was scary for me but it does work, it’s ok to repeat weeks and it’s ok to be slow.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Excellent !

well done and welcome.

a lot of people find that first run tough, but i bet you felt great afterwards ?

[Bluegiant85 in reply to Instructor57]

Yeah it felt great. My last minute run I was so focused on getting it done that it felt like it was easier than the rest

[Gannet1 Graduate]

Welcome! You’re off the couch and away! 😀👍🏃‍♀️

[Issywhizz Graduate]

Well done on getting started. It’s a great programme and you will be amazed how much you improve and enjoy it. 🏃‍♀️🌈

[Beatlesforever Graduate]

Well done and welcome to the forum! Best of luck with your running journey 👍

[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.

Please make sure that you leave a rest day from running between sessions.

Enjoy your journey.

[Dreambird Graduate]

Well done - hardest hurdle completed - good luck on your journey 🏃🏽👍

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

Welcome 😊