I feel like I’m winning

[Ericaknight31]

I’ve been working myself up to the first week because I was very unfit. Well, today I completed run 3 of week 1! I never thought that I’d be able to run for a minute, let alone 8, 3 times this week - I’m amazed!!!

[Denzo]

Congrats, well done. Keep it up

[Ericaknight31 Graduate in reply to Denzo]

Thank you ☺️ so proud of myself!!

[Denzo in reply to Ericaknight31]

You should be. Getting the motivation to start is tough. Good luck on week two

[Ericaknight31 Graduate in reply to Denzo]

Thank you Denzo!

[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.

[Ericaknight31 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you ☺️ I’ll definitely give it a read!

[Jacqui1992 Graduate]

Well done 👍 you ! I felt exactly the same, I’ve completed week 5 run 3 , half an hour ago, never thought I’d manage 20 minutes of running 🏃‍♀️. Keep going x

[Ericaknight31 Graduate in reply to Jacqui1992]

Thank you! And well done to you too ☺️

[JetsNanna Graduate]

Well done! I felt the same way at the beginning and had no confidence that I would ever be able to run for longer than 60 seconds with any ease at all. I did week 7 run 1 today and although it was tiring I did it - if I can, you can. Stick to the plan and trust your body’s ability to adapt and strengthen. Do read the guidance around hydration and rest days especially in this heat. Bravo just for starting the program 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Ericaknight31 Graduate in reply to JetsNanna]

Thank you ☺️

[Scout37 Graduate]

Well done! That's the great thing about this journey, you keep on surprising yourself!

[Ericaknight31 Graduate in reply to Scout37]

Thank you! I’ve definitely surprised myself ☺️

[Whydothis Graduate]

Indeed you are winning - Week 1, especially run 2, was the hardest for me by a long way. It nearly put me off week 2 - but it honestly kept getting easier - I still don't understand why!

[Ericaknight31 Graduate in reply to Whydothis]

Run 2 was tough for me too and then felt really strong on run 3. I’ve got an achy leg today though haha. I can’t wait to get back on it. I just need it to be about 5 degrees outside because I get so damn hot!!