Getting back out there

[Netweight]

Good evening everyone. Following my ICD procedure back in March . I thought I’d do something to help me both physically and mentally. I’m looking to get going in the Couch to 5K

How’s everyone finding it?

I used to be very active at school in the 80’s and I’ve done a park run around 6 years ago! A few random challenges over the years like squat for a month or walks. But nothing recently

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done considering C25K............the little training plan that changes lives.

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.

Do it..........it works.

Enjoy your journey.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Hi Netweight …welcome to the forum & you have chosen something that will def help you both physically and mentally….best decision ever!!! Take it slow…no need for rushing…your run is your run and it’s yours to enjoy…keep posting on here and let us know how you’re getting on 🤩

[shrinkingjaz Graduate]

I did C25K a few years ago and I have recently started getting back into it. I'll admit that I was disappointed I had to go all the way back to the beginning but I'm finding I'm really enjoying. Early days but I am looking forward to the rest of the program!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to shrinkingjaz]

Use it or lose it prevails..........

[shrinkingjaz Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

So very true!

[Vespina Graduate]

Welcome to the community. The c25k programme is amazing - really well structured and helps you build your stamina and get your body and mind into running. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

[Leotigris Graduate]

I would echo IannodaTruffe's advice to read the guide. It was something I only discovered after completing all 9 weeks of C25K!

If you were active at school and have done a park run previously I 'm sure you will be fine. I was totally rubbish at sport at school and detested running so when I first started C25K I was not optimistic about completing it. However, despite a couple of minor setbacks along the way I have achieved something that I would have thought impossible!

Good luck Netweight