Week 7 run 1 done! In the Hail.

[Exthaiboxer]

This is the second time using the couch to 5k. The first time I stopped following after a few runs as I felt I could go further than the programme required. Big mistake as I soon lost motivation found excuses and stopped running. After a year or two of letting myself go I've decided to take control and get off my butt. I have stuck to the programme this time and thank goodness I have. It's not been easy, and battled through shin splints but I love going out for a run now. In all weathers, Hail included! I have lost 2 stone in 2 months, mixture of diet change and running with this app.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

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.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Well done on your progress, but from what I remember , Hale is a place near Manchester 🤣Whereas Hail is frozen rain 😁

(Sorry, I couldn't resist!)

Pleased to hear this time you are following the program !

It is of course there to bring you on at a safe and manageable rate of progress, whilst minimising the risk of injury .

Hopefully your are now nearing graduation 😁👍