Week 1...again!

[Mylegsache]

I started c25k last week and did what I am now calling Week half! I could only manage 45 seconds of running. I did my 5th session today, W1R2 and am definitely improving. I suspect this will take me until Christmas to complete!

[Scirish Graduate]

You’re moving and that’s what counts. I found slowing down to where I was comfortable helped a lot.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Sounds like you might be going too fast !

When you are running, would you be able to speak full sentences without gasping for breath ?

If not, it's too fast .

Slow it down untill you think it's too slow then slow it down again !

This is not about speed.

It's about building strength and stamina .

Also, do the warm up excercises highlighted in the guide and after run stretches .

Make sure you take a rest day and also stay well hydrated , even on your rest day as your muscles repair .

Good luck and enjoy the program 😁👍

[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.

Can you speak aloud, clear, ungasping sentences as you run?.........if not, you are going too fast.

Enjoy your journey.

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

Watch this - should help you:

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[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Hey well done for persevering you will do this

If you can slow down a little you will be able to run for longer