I'm new to running and need some advice. To warm up I just follow Lauras' instructions of a brisk walk and then a walk at the end of the podcast. However I think because I am running so slowly i'm not feeling any post exercise aches or anything the next day. I know it's better to not have injuries, but surely i'd feel something? When I do try to run faster I find it very hard. I guess that's all part of running though.
Should I just try to run faster? Or try to run up roads?
I'd stick to what's comfortable for you. If you're running slowly it doesn't really matter. The pace steps up as the weeks go by anyway. I run very slowly - not much faster than a brisk walk really - but I reckon I'll get used to running for longer and longer periods of time and then I can consider upping the tempo a little when I'm used to running. I'm more than happy to keep a slow jog going rather than trying to kill myself immediately. I'd just give up if I did that. This way I maintain a comfortable pace for me throughout the running times given on each podcast..
I think half the battle of the first few weeks is figuring that stuff out, its so personal to you strengths, terrain etc.
You really just have to give it a go and see what happens. The worst that will happen is you'll get tired and red faced :-D. But you will have learnt something about your pace.
Nothing wrong with not being sore though, honestly some people ;-). 
Great that you're not feeling any aches so far - you might find you have a few niggles when the time ramps up over the next few weeks though, so be mentally prepared for that, and make sure you stretch after each run (it's a good habit to get into and a nice treat even if you feel you don't really need it yet!)
Don't worry, the aches and pains will come soon enough when you get a few weeks further 
About week 4 in my case!
Just keep doing as you are and up the pace towards the end of the run if you feel comfortable.
I've always found that if I stretch really well following each run (quads, hams and calves minimum) holding each stretch for at least 30 seconds then I don't really ache too much if at all the next day. If I don't stretch then I feel it! You can maybe try upping the pace a little bit if you feel comfortable doing so - I tend to run around 9kph, any slower and my calves hurt (which is odd) and working back up to hopefully 12kph in a few months. I think its just about working out what works best for you and your body - we're all different and that is the beauty of running - you run how you feel happiest Don't worry about not hurting though.... my aim is to never hurt and if I do I slap myself for not stretching out at the end enough
Thanks for responses. Did my Wk2 R3 today. Tried to run a bit longer at the end. I think i'm just very unfit so that's why i'm running so slowly. AmandaW I hear that people who are fitter find it harder to run slowly. Well lets see how I go next week. Good luck all.
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