Different Times

[Yorkshirelass9]

Hi to all the other couch potato followers. I want to regain my fitness although it’s been such a long time and improve my stamina . I just want to enjoy new things and feel good.

[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.

[Yorkshirelass9 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thankyou for the welcome. My goal is to run outside as I know it’s more difficult than on a treadmill so tomorrow here goes. Not going to beat myself up if it’s a gradual build up .

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Yorkshirelass9]

I don't know that it is more difficult...........I would die of boredom on a treadmill.

Whatever suits you best.

[dreamrun Graduate in reply to Yorkshirelass9]

Hi yorkshirelass, you’re hopefully in the right place to build stamina and enjoy yourself at the same time.

A gradual build up is good! I am one of those people who likes to sprint headlong into things and find that I need to remind myself to be patient whilst following the couch to 5K plan. Sometimes it feels like such a long while, but I know I must follow it if I want to be successful! And all the wonderful graduates here are testimony to its patient success.

Enjoy your outdoors run tomorrow and all the best with the programme, I look forward to reading about your journey 😊

[Yorkshirelass9]

Outdoor run will now take place tomorrow as I was up for work at 4 and I’ve just finished so now having a cuppa . Fingers crossed I finish earlier tomorrow if not then il stay positive and see what Wednesday brings. 🥴

[nowster Graduate]

I've only ever run outdoors in the 18 months or so I've been running regularly.

Best of luck for tomorrow. 👍