My first run!

[DisneyLover74]

I did it. I actually did it

I’m 46 years old and haven’t ran since I was a teenager - I used to jog daily for around 10 miles!

I am so proud of myself.

As you’ve probably guessed I’m so excited to be on this journey. Can’t wait to see how far I get. Feeling strong right now

[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.

Please don't run every day now.

When you run, the impact creates microtears in your muscles, which repair and strengthen on your rest days, not while running. Without rest, repair and strengthening are compromised and injury risk increased.

If you want to be the best runner that you can be, then do non impact cross training on your rest days, which will be far more beneficial than running every day. It is not recommended for new runners to run on consecutive days until they have a minimum of six months regular running on their legs.

Enjoy your journey.

[DisneyLover74 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you so much. I’ll read that guide now. Loving this community already!

[QuiltC25K in reply to DisneyLover74]

It great community feel. I have never been skinny ever my baby photos I was born looking pregnant🤣 obese 57 next week and just did Wk4 R1 and did it! You’ve got this keep it going.

[RunNewForestRun Graduate]

Well done you! You will thoroughly enjoy this journey for more reasons than you thought. I was one of those “I can’t run” women. I never ever ran. I’d get breathless and snotty and have stitch. I am now hooked on this programme and have thoroughly enjoyed running Wk5R3 this morning, getting up early whilst on holiday to do it.

Congratulations on getting started and I wish you well on your programme. This forum is fabulous, so welcome!