Hi, I've just completed day 2, week 2- I'm amazing myself by doing this especially aged 55. I've never been a runner, even though I pushed myself to join a mums netball team 4 years ago, I then moved to Devon, & have intermittently done cycling, swimming & walking but not much else! I was challenged to undertake the couch to 5k by someone who is also doing it to help his weight loss! So I'm doing this to improve my health & fitness & to prove I can do it!
Hello! : Hi, I've just completed day 2, week... - Couch to 5K
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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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Hey, welcome! I'm nearly 66, graduated last week! Also in Devon. Amazed myself, the plan is amazing, we are all amazing! You can do this, go you!🏃♀️
It’s brilliant that you’ve started! Just take it slowly. The plan is great - I’m now on week 8 run 3 and never imagined I’d get this far. I’m 52 and never been sporty! Will be rooting for you!
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Thank you. Week 8 seems a long way off at the moment, 😁, but enjoying it so far. X
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Fantastic well done. I've just completed W5 and never thought I'd get this far. The plan is excellent and really works!! Keep going🙂
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Well done for being 2/3 of the way through w2, you’re doing great 👍
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Well done you, you're on your way! I completed the program 3 weeks ago and still can't believe that from doing absolutely no exercise at all after recovering from an op last year I am now running for 30 mins 3 times a week and I LOVE IT! Trust the plan, it really does work and enjoy getting out there in that lovely Devon countryside! ☀️🏃♀️