w1 run1

[Ree03]

Only just started, first run KILLED me off body aching hahah but it’ll be worth it in the end to say that i ran 5k whether it took a while or not

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate]

Well done. This programme and this support group are brilliant. Good luck with run 2

[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.

[Frenc Graduate]

Well done Ree03! You earned those aches 😀. Good luck for your next run. 🏃‍♂️

[Ree03 in reply to Frenc]

thankyou so much i’m killing haha but i feel good about it

[Rennur Graduate]

Go slowly! And I mean SLOW. You will get to running 30 minutes by the end, but maybe not 5k in 30 minutes. Don't worry about speed - that is how you get injured. That 5k will come eventually.

[Ree03 in reply to Rennur]

i ran 31 mins today it was a struggle and i brisk walked so was still quiet fast but i will pace myself thanyou☺️

[Mrswoolley Graduate]

I didn’t do stretches at the end of my first run - really sore muscles next day - only just finished run 3 of week 1 but stretching at end of the runs has made a big difference not as achey !! Well done starting the programme