Belated hello and a question!

[Babyburrito]

Ive been meaning to come on here an introduce myself since I started couch to 5k over 3 weeks ago!

I have just finishing W4R2. I've not struggled too much so far which I've been surprised with. I am 31 but I started this 12 weeks after giving birth to my first baby. I wasn't in the best shape starting this due to severe pre eclampsia at the end of my pregnancy which meant lots of time in hosptial and quite a traumatic birth.

I've really enjoyed it so far. It hasn't been easy as my first run was the first time I had ever left my baby and timing getting out of the house whilst still nursing is a juggling act, but my husband grabs the baby as soon as he finishes work and I am straight out the door!

I've managed to blast through all the runs so far but I have looked at the timings for 5 weeks which I'm nervous but excited for. I've found reading this forum so helpful for tips and motivation!

My question is I found a link someone had posted with some dynamic warm up stretches which I really enjoyed doing before my run but I've lost the page and I cant find it again. I think it was an NHS one with gifs of man showing how to do 5 stretches. Does anyone know which one I mean?

Thank you!

[shuffleido Graduate]

Hello and welcome. Is this the one:

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/h...

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done

on your progress.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.

If you are concerned about W5 (there is no need) then this breakdown may help allay your fears. healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.