nobody told me

[notdesignedtorun]

For years people have been recommending couch to 5K as exercise and told me it's easy. They lied to me. No one warned me about week 5 lol!

However, I have this evening finished run3 week5 and I am so so pleased with myself

5 weeks ago i couldn't run for a bus let alone 20 solid minutes at a fairly even pace

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on that special run. Remember to stay nice and slow for W6R1.........it catches out more people than any other run in the programme.

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.

[drun]

Welcome to the forum notdesignedtorun W5 catches many people out, well done on your progress.

This is essential reading for those starting the programme and returning after a break

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes hydration, stretching after a run, and strengthening exercises all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Fantastic that’s a great run

[Over60sRunner Graduate]

Well done! I would also recommended following the guides to the letter - I'm sure I wouldn't have graduated unless I had! Watch out on your next run, it surprised me I can tell you!

Onwards and upwards. You are over half way there now 🏃🏃🏃

[Pinkpig20 Graduate]

I’m not sure that it’s ever easy, but I’m sure you’ll get the bug soon enough!