Newbie!!!

[Ccc37]

Hi all xx so starting it today nervous is my body going to let me do this yikes !! I am so wanting this I want to loose the weight but also want a healthier mind too any tips would be great. What do you all tend to eat before going out ?

[ckp82 Graduate]

I've just done my week 2 run 3 and feel good! I don't have health problems but am unfit! The hardest part is getting out there. Even if you can't run, being in the fresh air and walking is still exercise. Good luck!

[Ccc37 in reply to ckp82]

Thanks so much !!! X and well done

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Good luck to you Ccc37 on starting C25K and welcome to the forum, before you start running eat a light meal but don't run for about a hour after, take all the runs slowly, you can repeat any runs or week's if you wish to, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, no running on consecutive days as that could cause a injury, good luck for your running journey with C25K 😊.

[Ccc37 in reply to AlMorr]

Amazing advice thanks so much !!

[ShirleyPen]

Good luck to you. I’m sure you will get the running bug after the first week. I am a early morning jogger so tend to get up and out after a drink of water 💦 and eat breakfast when I get back. Doesn’t suit everyone so find what suits you.

[Ccc37 in reply to ShirleyPen]

Thanks so much !! X

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.

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.

[Scrumpybumble Graduate]

Hello! Have you done it? X

[Ccc37 in reply to Scrumpybumble]

Yes I did it !!! Felt great

[Frenc Graduate]

Hi Ccc37! What a great decision 😀. If I’m running in the morning I have some porridge and half a banana about an hour before. I eat the 2nd half of the banana when I get back. Don’t forget to drink water too. Best of luck, tell us how you get on. 👍👍👍

[Ccc37 in reply to Frenc]

Great idea I had weetabix and banana an hour before running and felt good !!