Was so happy to have completed my first run. I had thinking about it for months but today I just got myself motivated and went for it. If like me you are nervous to start don’t be. It has given be the confidence to continue and achieve the end result.
Run 1 day 1: Was so happy to have completed my... - Couch to 5K
Run 1 day 1
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Great you made a start and just follow the programme and you will get there. Slow and steady! You will amaze yourself!
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Congratulations on getting run one done! Now you’ve started, it’ll be much easier to keep going. Enjoy your rest day/days and good luck for run 2 🏃♀️ 🏃♀️
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That's the hardest run out of the way! You've got a great journey ahead, just trust the programme and you'll graduate before you know it! 👏
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Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.
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.
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Brilliant!
Well done for taking the most difficult step - the first one. If you follow the advice in the FAQs shared by above, you will make it to the end and beyond….
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Well done.
I just started today after months of wanting to/not wanting to 😁
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Brilliant start...you've got this!👏