First run completed!

[Deedoit]

My brother told me about this app on Saturday morning so I decided to take the plunge. I used to run 20 years ago but life happens and it became a distant memory.

I did my first run on Saturday morning. It wasn’t easy and oh - I forgot to do stretches afterwards. Was a bit stiff later in the evening. Lesson learned- do stretches after Heart rate has calmed down. I felt great for having done it being overweight and all.

Keep at it people.

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Yayyy 👏👏

so the hard bits out the way!

Actually deciding to do it!

I was shocking week 1! 60 seconds sounds a doddle until you try to do it!

It went on what felt like FOREVER!

🤣

It gets a grip of you!

Best of luck 👍

[Deedoit in reply to Tinytears60]

Thanks. Yes I thought it felt longer than 60 seconds then I got used to it. Will see how it goes tomorrow. 😄

[NIGHTINGALE1 Graduate]

Weĺl done on getting started. Enjoy the journey.

[Deedoit in reply to NIGHTINGALE1]

Thanks 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done 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.

[Deedoit in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks, will have a look.

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Welcome to C25k and the forum. This is a great place for advice and encouragement from your fellow runners, whatever our stage and age! Keep posting your runs as it’s a great way to track your progress and keep yourself motivated 😊.