Just started: Just completed first run of couch... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

134,102 members159,472 posts

Just started

Scottcat profile image
4 Replies

Just completed first run of couch 2 5k

Written by
Scottcat profile image
Scottcat
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
4 Replies

Congrats! I did W1R2 yesterday, starting slow is the key. Just keep going!

Scottcat profile image
Scottcat in reply to

Well done!! Really hope I can keep it up,, run 2 it will have to be an early morning before work run on Monday!!😄

Toby_Jug profile image
Toby_Jug

Just come back from completing Run 1 too.😃

IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

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.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Just started

Istarted couch25K last week; I completed week two, run 1 today. I’m 52 and haven’t run for many...
Gildamonster profile image
Graduate

Just started

Hi just joined and started the c25k, i always thought i was quite fit with walking to work each day...
stecal profile image
Graduate

Just Started

Hi I'm Jon I have decided to take up the 5k challenge to hopefully lose weight and get fit. My aim...
Jon-1308 profile image

Just started ...

Just started .... W1D1 .... W9D3 seems like an awfully loooong way off ...
simonHumph profile image
Graduate

Just Started

Hello Everyone. I've always been active up until my mid 40's. I served 24 years in the Army which...
Quaker profile image
Graduate

Moderation team

See all
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Yesletsgo profile image
YesletsgoAdministrator
Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.