I'm new to this C25K business and I'm just wondering a few things. Any help is greatly appreciated. 
For week 1, should I run every day within that week or just once a week?
Is it best to run in the morning or at night?
Does anyone know where I can find a healthy diet planner.
Thanks
Paul
The aim is to run 3 times a week but make sure you have a rest day in between runs to give your body time to recover.
For a diet planner, in the past I've found weightwatchers worked for me..Reminds me that I should get back to it!!
Good luck with your C25k journey. Post and let us know how you get on
Also, if I was to run in the morning rather than during the day or at night.. Would it be wise to eat breakfast before or after running?
Thats a hard one as everyone is different. I get up (very early!) and only have a drink of water before I go out and then have breakfast when I get back. However, others have something light for brekkie before going out but you would need to give it a little time to go down before heading out.
But not as early as me
Think it's similar time to you! I'm up at 5.15 and out the door by 5.30 latest during the week. However, at weekends I go when I wake up which is normally between 7-8. Can't wait for it to be day light and I might spot some bears!
Thanks a lot man, you've been a great help!
Hi Paul - just wanted to say that you don't actually look overweight in your pic - healthy eating is one thing and very admirable, but I'd be very cautious about reducing calorie intake at your tender age. WeightWatchers have strict guidelines surrounding under-18s, for this reason. Give the running a go for a few weeks and see how you get on - I doubt you'll need to do anything diet-wise apart from aiming for more natural foods, as those hormones fair guzzle the calories and C25K should see off the rest! Keep posting on here and also make sure you talk to your parent(s) about it so they know what you're up to.
Hey Juicy
I'm not really looking to lose weight, I'd just like to start running more and doing more exercise than I do already. As I've just turned 16 I'm just basically looking to have a healthy, active lifestyle rather than just stuffing my face with junk food and day and playing video games. It was my uncle who recommended this programme because I was looking for a nice way to give me a better start to the day and I've never really had motivation to run.
That's brilliant - and what a great example you'll be to your peers! I have found that running automatically helps to eat more healthily as it's made me more aware of what my body needs for fuel and I'm respecting it more. I wish I'd started this when I was your age though! (I'm old enough to be your granny and 4 stone overweight..... though it's now reducing slowly).
If you're interested in some healthy eating principles I like the Food Doctor books - he talks a lot of sense about combining protein, carbs and fat and avoiding spikes and dips in your blood sugar, and there are some great recipes. Have a browse next time you're in a bookshop.
Enjoy C25K
There is some good guidance for under 18s on the NHS website. If you've been walking/running/playing football at school and with your mates regularly then there is no reason you shouldn't continue to be active every day, including running as part of a varied mix. The main reason to limit the number of days you run is to prevent an overuse injury. The rule is that you shouldn't increase distance or duration by more than 10% a week. That way you are less likely to be injured.
Running every day?
Should I repeat week 1?
Should I repeat week 1?
Running every day?
