Newbie

[Jaxstr]

Just signed up. Any advice for beginners? Feels weird!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

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.

[Jaxstr in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Fabulous, thank you

[GrimJard Graduate]

My advice is trust the program. At times I thought I couldn't do it, but I always surprised myself!

[Jaxstr in reply to GrimJard]

Thank you

[Mightymags Graduate]

Stick to the program don’t beat yourself up if you struggle on a run you’ll enjoy it good luck

[Maz1103 Graduate]

Go slowly... Stretch after... Drink plenty of water. But most of all believe in yourself and the programme because it works. I am still amazed that I can run. The sense of achievement is worth all the effort. Good luck x

[Jaxstr in reply to Maz1103]

I think this was where I went wrong last time. I tried doing too much, not resting and not stretching and ended up with sore knees.

[Maz1103 Graduate in reply to Jaxstr]

I think a few muscle aches and pains are normal to start with but I suppose the secret is to let your body recover in between.

[Jaxstr in reply to Maz1103]

I didn't do that. But I'm now motivated to try again. Thanks for your help.

[Rennur Graduate]

Some people find dynamic stretches (not static stretches) before going out useful.Google the difference.

Static stretches are for after the run.

It's hard to work out when your body is saying stop or when it is those evil mind gremlins trying to get you to stop. Rule of thumb is, it's usually the mind gremlins!

The programme is great.

Just go slowly and then go slower.

[Jaxstr in reply to Rennur]

I'll check it out. Thanks!

[Hidden]

Go slow, let the tortoise pass you and have a chat with a snail. Going slow will help you continue. While going too fast will demotivate. Have fun!

[Jaxstr in reply to Hidden]

Good advice, thanks!