First run in a long time

[Tazzy_wazzy]

I did C25K a few years ago and graduated. I was very pleased with myself at the time. But I haven’t run for about 2 years until today.

I put on my gear and ran W1R1. I must say that I really enjoyed it. Don’t get me wrong, my legs ached a little by the end of it, but I expected it.

This time round my breathing was good and I had my snail 🐌 like steady pace. So I’m sure it’ll get better as the time goes on.

Onwards and upwards xx

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome back to the forum and well done on getting restarted.

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.

[Tazzy_wazzy Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you 🏃‍♀️

[hamit Graduate]

Glad to see you back. Go for it...

The 🐌 will cheer you on.

[Tazzy_wazzy Graduate in reply to hamit]

Thank you, the snail 🐌 won lol 😂

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

Welcome back Tazzy_wazzy! A fair number of us have redone C25K this year for reasons various, including me. One thing that I enjoyed about it was that, having done it before, I knew what was coming up and, of course, I knew I could do it ! No pressure! Enjoy!

[Tazzy_wazzy Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

I’ll do my best to enjoy my new running journey. The best bit was I found a tenner on the floor outside my home. So today was a win, win 😂

[Gordygirl Graduate]

Well done, I am in exactly the same position and about to go out for my first run 😊

[Tazzy_wazzy Graduate in reply to Gordygirl]

Good luck with your run 🏃‍♀️

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

Welcome back, there's a not -so-exclusive band of repeaters here that seems to be getting bigger by the day, it's nice to have you with us.

[Tazzy_wazzy Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Aaww thank you. It’ll be my second run tomorrow morning x