week 1 done and dusted 😰

[Vstew62]

Hi I’ve just finished week 1 😨 I’ve never run before never felt it was my thing!

So I’m finding it hard to run for 60 seconds can’t imagine running for 30 minutes but I’ll just put my trust in this and take 1 run at a time 😰

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

As you say, one run at a time will do the job.

Going too fast is the most common error.

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.

[M0use Graduate]

well done on starting couch 25k. When I started I could never have imagined I would get past that first attempt but I followed all the good advice, trusted the programme and most importantly kept it slow and steady and I found myself enjoying it, even looking forward to the next run. Now I can't imagine not running. Keep posting your runs, you'll get loads of support and encouragement here, you'll be amazed at what you'll achieve. 😊👏

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

That’s the hardest run out the way, well done you

[Sidmouth203 Graduate]

At the beginning it is hard to imagine being able to run for 30 mins but the programme works if you follow it and when you can its brilliant🏃‍♀️👍

[Crow277]

dude im in the same boat dude i havent run since i was a kid took the advice i read on these forums n took it nice n slow was going to fast n took me 6 attempts to nail w1r1 but found the pace i needed im currently on week 6 n can comfortably run 20 mins now trust the program itl see you right-

[Dendev75 Graduate]

well done 👏🏻 And next week you’ll be posting ‘week 2 done and dusted’. 😊

Stay positive, trust in the program and enjoy your running journey by keeping it slow and you’ll do it.

[Legsache Graduate]

hi,

You’ve taken the most important steps!

Well done, fantastic.

I really mean that....

Trust the programme, take it slow (I used to walk faster some days)

Don’t stop.

Keep us posted on your progress, you will be surprised just how amazingyou are.

YOU CAN DO THIS x

[Vstew62 in reply to Legsache]

Thank a so much 😊

[Amiee-Leigh Graduate]

Absolutely the right attitude, one run at a time. I remember I was just like you, now I am a regular Parkrun runner and loving it. Good luck

[Santa_1 Graduate]

you can do it believe. I thought the same and im starting week 9 this week. Good luck 👍

[Druanna Graduate]

You will,just trust like you said.