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[Poppyslass]

It’s my week one first run tomorrow morning and so looking forward to it ( might be feeling different after it lol). Doing it with a small group of people from the town I live in. Getting fit with new friends

[Hidden]

Welcome along you'll love it!

But!!! To make sure you do get the best out of C25K have a read of the plan, the link below will get you to the information 👍👍

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Good luck

[Poppyslass in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.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.

[Poppyslass in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you,

[Janc25k Graduate]

Good luck on your first run tomorrow 🤞

[Rennur Graduate]

Having your own support group around is great. But don't compare yourself with the others as comparison is the thief of joy. Unless you're the best in your group, of course!

[nowster Graduate in reply to Rennur]

Exactly this. Everyone is different. Some folks are great at short fast runs and others are slow plodders who can seemingly run forever without needing a break.

For example, the spread of finishing times in my local parkrun (this week) was 21:46 to 50:28. I came somewhere in the middle of the table.

[Frenc Graduate]

Best of luck Poppyslass, you won’t regret it! 😊😊😊🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

[Runningbackwards]

You've made the hardest step by deciding to give Couchto5k a go. Remember to warm up properly & do some stretches first. Go at your own pace. Don't try to break any records but try to keep moving. It WILL get easier. Please pop back on & tell us how it went. Good luck 👍

[Poppyslass]

Thank you, I have downloaded the warm up exercises that someone kindly sent me on here and will definitely do them. I will let you know later how I got on