Start of my journey never done this before!

[TheJiggler]

First run tomorrow morning. Is there any specific stretching or anything I should do before I set off? I'm excited but nervous!

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Welcome TheJiggler we're glad you're here, attached below is a link containing all the advice, etc on stretching, hydration and much much more, also you can read many posts on the forum written by people like yourself, some having completed the course, others starting out like yourself. Enjoy it, it's a fantastic life changing experience 👍

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[TheJiggler in reply to Hidden]

Brilliant thank you so much, im looking forward to the journey.

[Mightymags Graduate]

Only advice I can give is enjoy it. Good luck

[TheJiggler in reply to Mightymags]

Thank you 😊

[Mightymags Graduate in reply to TheJiggler]

I don’t know your fitness levels but if they’re low like mine and most of the others who start C25k your going to love it and surprise yourself every week

[TheJiggler in reply to Mightymags]

Mines low to so I'm so eager to get started, thank you so much for the encouragement 🙏

[Rennur Graduate]

Can you walk briskly for 20 minutes? If so you are ready. One piece of advice you will get fed up of reading is: go slowly. Slow jogging at the same speed as a brisk walk is fine to start with. You can always go a LITTLE faster for your last runs of each session. Don't try and do it the beginning. That is sure path to failure (although we don't like to use that word on this site!) Worse it could lead to injury.

The programme trains you to run 30 minutes non stop. 5K is a bonus. Most people graduate with about a 4K run I think. I did 3.4K. I have reached 3.7K since and am improving gradually.

Trust the programme, trust yourself more. Most importantly - enjoy it.

[TheJiggler in reply to Rennur]

Thats so reassuring thank you so much. I am so aware of how fast I get out of breath so I'm hoping to build up day by day were I can do the brisk walk and not be afraid to push myself and build on that. But I will definitely take it slow and steadily build up. Everyone is so lovely and encouraging on here. Thank you so much

[Rennur Graduate in reply to TheJiggler]

We all encourage each other. As for being lovely, Mrs R might beg to differ!

[TheJiggler in reply to Rennur]

Lol thank you

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Good luck TheJiggler, jog nice and slowly and try to get your breathing into a good steady rhythm, nice deep breath in then purse your lips slightly as you exhale, that way you won’t get out of breath so much as your taking in sufficient oxygen to fuel your run....Best of Luck 👍

[TheJiggler in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thank you so much for the help and encouragement its so appreciated