Week 1

[HelenT0191]

Completed my first week of couch to 5km! Slightly worried I'm enjoying it so much! I'm 51 years old and have not run since my teens!! Looking forward to seeing what next week brings. I know it will get harder but looking forward to the challenge

[Trev2 Graduate]

I hated my first week so that is brilliant! Sounds like you have just the right attitude and will meet every challenge. It is def within your reach. Good luck and I hope you continue to enjoy the journey

[HelenT0191 in reply to Trev2]

Thank you. Let's keep everything crossed that next week goes well 🤞

[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.

Enjoy your journey.

[Maurs12 Graduate]

I know what you mean - I feel like this programme has been such a big part of my life since I started - that took me by surprise. It’s good to have this forum with like-minded people as anyone who hasn’t done it does’t really get it.