Week 1 - Run 1: Just started!

[pr0fess0r]

I just started last night with the first run.

Although by " run" - it was more of a jog - but the timing worked really well and I didn't come home hating it, actually looking forward to the next one!

I find running at night works best for me, and there's a nice area in Maidenhead, a private road that pretty much works as a track late at night because there's no traffic Plus I get to avoid the plague-carriers

My goal is to do the Hackney 5k next May

[Dodgylungs Graduate]

Welcome to the forum. Here you will turn into a combination of Homelander from The Boys and Forrest Gump. A combination of superman and super runner, though not as Machiavellian or stupid as those two!

[pr0fess0r Graduate in reply to Dodgylungs]

Haha thanks! Just being able to run 5kms will be a first 😂

[Dodgylungs Graduate in reply to pr0fess0r]

You’ll do it my friend. The help and advice on here is invaluable. Post about the story of your first run. Give the heading of what run you’re on so we can all help chart your progress.

[nowster Graduate]

Congratulations on leaving the couch. 👍

[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.

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Well done for getting started and welcome to the forum. It’s meant to be a slow jog, so from what you’ve said you haven’t done what most of us did and set off far too quickly! Slow and steady is the key as the programme builds your endurance and stamina.

You’ll find a wealth of experience on here! Some of us have already graduated, but still like to hang around and see what’s going on 😊.

Good luck with your journey and don’t forget to post about your runs 😀👍

[spongecat Graduate]

Hi there and welcome! You have come to the right place. Well done for making a really good decision for YOU!

Have fun and enjoy the journey.

[Rennur Graduate]

Wish I had taken it slowly on my first "run" W3 R3 tomorrow or maybe Friday as my ankle hurts a bit after tripping. Probably went too fast right at the end yesterday on uneven paving . So you are right to take it easy.