First run

[BlueSkinBlake]

Hi everyone - I have just done my very first run - it was tough! Now I feel very pleased with myself.

[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.

[BlueSkinBlake in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you - I think the stretching will be very useful. 😌

[Sun-light]

Well done!

[Mikew84 Graduate]

Well done, and you should feel very pleased with yourself!

Keep going - it will quickly get easier and easier. It did for me - the first week was the hardest of all and I thought I would not be able to complete the programme, but I did in under 9 weeks and am now able to run 5k in about 36 mins.

[roseabi]

Welcome! You've made a great decision and I hope you enjoy the programme 😊😊😊

[Frenc Graduate]

Hurrah for your first run! You have opened up a whole new world of possibilities. Here’s to many more, and feeling very, very pleased 😃. Happy running 🏃‍♂️