W1s1 nearly killed me

[Windy15]

Hi guys well after doing W1s1 I thought running and getting fit ain't for me i am on my back it was so hard I nearly gave up intill I saw all your post so rest day tomorrow and will try again

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

You cannot rush getting fit......... slow down.

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]

Welcome to the forum and the program !Do read the guide linked to by IannodaTruffe , it's full of usefull information to help you through the program.

It sounds as though you may be running too fast !

Have a look at this video .

youtu.be/9L2b2khySLE(Not working as expected?)

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Excellent! It all looks so do-able doesn't it - 60 seconds of running... and yet for many of us, it is by far the hardest session... learning to run at a sustainable pace doesn't come instantly!

[Windy15 in reply to GoogleMe]

60 seconds on running yer i can do that attempt it urrrm nope that's harder that it is 🤣

[RunDone Graduate]

I was really daunted by the thought of moving from 60 secs in week 1 to 90 secs in week 2. I'm on week 7 now. The program works - you can do it. Go SLOW. keep at it and good luck!

[Windy15]

Thanks for all the response guys I been among to do this for years but I was a milkman walking 20000 steps a night changed job became unfit started to put waight on so thought now is the time I will keep at it i hope 🤣

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Windy15]

We will be here to make sure you do and we will be with you every step of the way! Slow and steady

[Irish-John Graduate]

I never actually thought I would graduate until about week 6 - which took me about 13 weeks to get to :)That was five years ago, nowadays 10k is an enjoyable run

This programme works miracles Take it slow, steady and at your own pace - and fun on at least some level. You'll be amazed at your running probably sooner than you can believe

Wishing you many happy miles in your future

[DaiNamic]

Stick it out mate! I started last year at the age of 73 and now do the Parkrun 5k every Saturday. Follow the guidelines to ease yourself into it. You can do it!

[MoorFit44 Graduate]

Well done on taking the plunge too! I am also on WK1. Good luck with it and I hope to hear that in 9 weeks we are both graduating the program!

[Pink4eva Graduate]

Windy15 , Hi, I started running in Feb, I could only run for 45 secs on W1R1, like you , it felt like a massive struggle. I graduated in July, so I took my time, had to repeat quite a few weeks. I am 58, have had new hips both sides. am running for 30 mins, which is about 3k for me, 2-3 times a week. Most importantly, I am enjoying it, although it’s still hard. If I can do it, anyone can. Just keep following the programme, go at your own pace and you will get there😊