Newbie calling...

[Floyjoy]

Week one two runs in... God its tough my legs are like lead and I thought I was pretty fit. Who knew self propulsion was so hard?? I'm a long way from being as fit asi thought!

[Tonkabella]

Well done 👍🏻 I think we all feel that. I’ve done the gym for years, spin classes, cross trainer etc and many moons ago I used to run miles, totally different kettle of fish now though.... slow and steady for me 🐌🐌 but I’ll get there and so will you 😊

[Floyjoy in reply to Tonkabella]

Cheers tonkabella will keep trying!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[Floyjoy in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks Ian I'm well impressed with the messages of encouragement , deffo given me a boost .

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Welcome ! Keep it slow and steady and you’ll get there. Heavy legs can be a sign of poor hydration, so keep those fluids up and enjoy your journey x

[Floyjoy in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thanks Buttercup will try to remember that , you're probably right when imthink about it !

[Viv49 Graduate]

Hi Floyjoy, I am a newbie too, W2R2 just completed and I find concentrating of lifting my knees helps with the heavy leg feeling. I felt great doing my run today, much better than W2R1. Keep up the good work, you are doing great. 👍🏃‍♀️

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Your base fitness will help, but the legs do take a while to condition to running... it gets easier! Great start, enjoy closing the first week out.

[Floyjoy in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks for the positivity 👣

[Jay66UK Graduate]

In 10 months time you will have run distances you can’t believe and be hooked for life! Keep slowing down as it gets harder. The programme really works!

[Floyjoy in reply to Jay66UK]

Aaah thanks Jay will try although if I slow down any more ill be in danger of being mistaken for a sweaty tree !

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Floyjoy]

We’ve all been there. Slow is good. This is getting you into a running habit and ready to run a little faster later. Keep going!

[Ladyvickster Graduate]

I know what you mean. Felt like that at start of WK2 but by the end today it was much better!

[Floyjoy in reply to Ladyvickster]

That's good to know , thanks for positivity 👍

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

Welcome! Your fitness will improve quickly on this program 🤗

[Floyjoy]

Hope so Baddie , long way to go-go !

[Jododds]

Me too Floyjoy! All of the above applies. I started c25k 18 months ago and loved it until I got plantar fasciitis. It lasted 9 months. So I have started gently again and am keeping my fingers crossed. I really enjoyed my first two runs. The second was harder. Good luck!

[Floyjoy]

Glad you're recovering Jododds , believe that hurts like hell , keep on keeping on hope you stay pain free !

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Please do check out the link from IannodaTruffe

If you take this really steadily and slowly... you will be fine,,, it is hard at first..but each run makes you stronger.. and each run, each week sets the tone for the next!

Eat well.. drink water well.... rest well and pop in some exercise..non impact..on rest days too.

Keep posting for terrific support and enjoy!