Day 1!

[Carrotcake12]

Just completed my first day of couch to 5k. Never ran before! Sore legs tonight....

[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.

[AppleB Graduate]

Well done for getting started! take it slow and enjoy your progress

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Well done! Drink plenty of water, especially the day before running.

[Hidden]

Well done. You can do it. You don't have to do three runs a week. Go with what your body tells you. Good luck. 😊🏃

[Carrotcake12 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for the advice. It makes it less daunting when there is no pressure.

[Likeithere123]

I’ve got my 3rd run today, I took it so slowly with a pair of good running shoes that I’m certain make a real difference

[Carrotcake12 in reply to Likeithere123]

Thank you for that. I did buy a pair of decent trainers and they do feel good. Well done you on your 3rd run.

[Devon_straggler Graduate]

Welcome to the club! You do realise that your username is going to make me constantly think about eating some delicious but should-be-avoided food don't you?!

[Carrotcake12 in reply to Devon_straggler]

🤣🤣🤣

[Bobbyp57 Graduate]

Well done. My first run was Saturday and my legs are still a bit stiff today. My next one is tomorrow and I expect I’ll feel the same after that but I’ll keep doing my best. Good luck to you, keep sharing how it’s going for you, the encouragement on here is so helpful.

[Carrotcake12 in reply to Bobbyp57]

I will, definitely, as I could use all the encouragement I can get. My next one is tomorrow. Good luck to you!

[MiaMac]

Well done! Just completed my first run today!

[Carrotcake12 in reply to MiaMac]

Excellent. I have my second run today.