thinking of starting again

[Mattlad91]

thinking of starting again, i started it last year and was like a week in and got injured so i had to stop.. but want to be able to run and get fit.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Sorry about your injury Mattad91 but as soon as it has healed you can restart the course, good luck.

[Maddee_6333 Graduate]

If you’re okay now, then starting again sounds like a good idea. Just don’t try to go too fast, too soon.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Do it! If you start now, you’ll be able to do one run per week in the last few weeks inside parkrun! 💪🏽

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

Well done on giving it another go Mattlad91 - stick with it and I’m sure you won’t regret it.🙂 Here is a link to one of our pinned posts which is full of tips on how best to tackle the programme.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

I think the most often quoted advice here is to take it slow (and then slow down some more of you need to!)

Have a read and through and check in here to share your progress - good luck! 🙂

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome back.

To avoid injury you need to take it all slow and steady, stick to the plan, hydrate adequately and stretch after every single run.

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.