New member here, did W1R1 on Sunday, will do W1R2 later today

[swissfish]

Having often stated that 'I don't do running' - here I am. I'd been worried that running was bad for knees but have been persuaded that's not the case. Other family members of similar age to me are able to run 5k (and more) without any problems so I decided to try C25K. I walk a lot with the dog so I'm reasonably fit.

Anyway W1R2 is waiting - I'll post an update later...

[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.

[swissfish Graduate]

Well I did it - W1R2 completed!

[swissfish Graduate]

W1R3 completed this morning - so far, so good. On to W2R1 on Sunday!

[nowster Graduate]

Well done in getting off the couch!

I'm intrigued about your profile picture. There can't be many lighthouses in Switzerland. 😉

[swissfish Graduate in reply to nowster]

You're right - the photo was taken in Scotland (I'm originally from Scotland). The lighthouse is the one at the Mull of Galloway.