Does everybody feel like this?

[wendalyn]

I just did my second run yesterday. Monday was my first day, I have never run, when we had to do the 1Km in high school I will always feel sick and never finish it (i am 36 now).

When I went for my first run on Monday, the first 60 seconds were painful and I had to push myself because I didn’t think I’ll make it, then every 60 sec run got easier and by the time I finished I felt so proud! I got home with a smile on my self and I had so much energy! Tuesday I was also super energetic, it was rest day so I finally cleaned the windows! Since then I could not wait to go running again, and i had to wait until yesterday due to an electric storm ( dont want to die fried while I run thank you 😂). Yesterday felt so easy! I almost wanted to do Run 3 straight away, and again I feel like I cannot wait to for mu run tomorrow.

Does everybody get hooked like this? I am also a stay at home mum of 2 under 5 with almost no me time, so running is now my me times, and it guarantees me a shower every 2 days! yey!

Sorry for the long post. Keep up the good work, we can do this!

[nowster Graduate]

I didn't get hooked until I'd reached Week 3. It took three attempts to get that far.

I started the day after the first lockdown was announced. I ended my first attempt during W1R3 by feeling nauseous with a stitch and cold sweats.

During the second attempt I didn't realise I needed extra hydration and ended it at W2R3 with a bit of intestinal discomfort due to dehydration. I also found out that the medication I was on had a strong contra-indication against strenuous exercise.

I made my third attempt about six weeks after finishing the medication, spread four week 1 runs over a couple of weeks, then started a regular "every other day" routine, and continued to graduation on that attempt (end of August 2020).

Now I do a short (20 minute) run in the morning when I can, and that sets me up for the day. Normally I'll do a medium length run midweek (about 40 minutes) and a longer run (over an hour) at weekend, but I'm recovering from a minor injury at the moment.

(I shirked all sports at school.)

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting addicted so quick.........but keep taking those rest days.......they are crucial.

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.

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Welcome to the runner's high. We don't all get it all the time, but once you've experienced it, you're generally hooked. It's what many of us do it for!

[Kat1234_]

Definitely. It’s very addictive but in a good way. It gives structure to your week and I too look forward to my runs! Keep at it and well done! 👏

[Move-Mama]

Well done! I use runs for shower prompts too! 🤣🤣🤣