Week Four: Run 1

[MissPinks]

My first post here and it feels like a celebration! I've just completed the first run of Week Four. The idea of five minutes of solid running felt like a HUGE hurdle to me for some reason but I kept at a super slow pace (and I think the chilly air helped me not overheat) and I did it. Twice. Am feeling over the moon and very proud of myself. There will be a slice of cake later

[Hidden]

Congratulations, well done, keep going! 😊

[MissPinks in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much 😀

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

I would only recommend the cake if you would have had it anyway............... special treats for having exercised are counterproductive, especially if you are trying to lose weight.

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.

[MissPinks in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you so much, that's all really helpful. And you are right about the cake! 🍰❌😁

[Em23P Graduate]

Yay! Well done you! It feels great when you start getting some longer stretches of running doesn’t it 😊

[MissPinks in reply to Em23P]

Thank you so much! Yes, it feels SOOOOOO good. I almost feel like a proper runner 😁

[Beastie_MCCXIX Graduate]

AWESOME!!! Keep that feeling going for the next week. But you know you can do it!!!

[MissPinks in reply to Beastie_MCCXIX]

Thank you so much! Yes, I really think I can 😀

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Well done MissPinks, your doing great, it’s a great feeling to discover what your body is capable of and a piece of cake always tastes better after a run 😋 🍰

[MissPinks in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thank you so much 😀

[Indielass00 Graduate]

Well done MissPinks !👍🏻 Glad you are enjoying it, it’s a great programme. Happy running! 😀🏃‍♀️

[MissPinks in reply to Indielass00]

Thank you 😀 Am already looking forward to getting out there again later today! 🏃‍♀️