Newby here

[gwynedd]

Hello all, I've been really enjoying and getting inspiration from reading your posts. Thank you

I've just completed my 2nd run on week 2, really enjoying it so far. I typically cycle to get my exercise and I haven't ran since my late teens, I was part of an athletics team. 🥴

But even after over 30 years of not running, I'm remembering why I loved it then. I just hope I can keep my motivation to complete the program.

I'm hoping by posting here ( not something I normally would do!) I'll be accountable.🤞🏼

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you gwynedd on starting C25K and welcome to the forum, well done on completing run 2 of week 2, I am glad that you are enjoying your running, remember that you can repeat any runs or week's if you wish to, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, no running on consecutive days as that could cause a injury, onwards and upwards to run 3 of week 2, good luck for your running journey with C25K 😊 🏃🏾

[gwynedd in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you AlMorr, I made a little error, I'm on week 1, run 2. Wishful thinking 😂It's good to be reminded that I can repeat a week if needed. 👍🏼

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to gwynedd]

👍 🏃🏾

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progressThis 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.

[gwynedd in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you, I'll make sure to read it and heed the advice.

[Vespina Graduate]

Welcome. Great to hear you’re getting back into running and I’m sure all that athletics training will stand you in good stead. Please keep sharing your runs on here. We love to hear how it’s going.

I found the community really supportive and encouraging and it definitely helped to get me out the door knowing people were looking out for me and happy to hear updates.

[nowster Graduate]

Welcome! Don't forget that cycling is definitely allowed on rest days.

[gwynedd in reply to nowster]

Ah, I didn't know this. I thought it meant to not exercise at all, except walking.This is good to know. Thank you