First Couch run

[muckypups]

Today I went for my first couch to 5k. Fair to say I started a little up for it and after I’m glad I done in.

However I am aching from back to feet. I may or may not made the error of having a soak in the bath.

Any one have quick remedies for easing the aches especially when tomorrow comes.

[Benjos96 Graduate]

I’m currently on Week 5 of the plan, and surprisingly found that a warm bath helped me. Nevertheless, my legs ached the following day for the first 2 or 3 weeks. Since then, I’m usually feeling fine the following morning, so it didn’t take me too long to get over the aching!

[muckypups in reply to Benjos96]

I’m planning to fill the rest days with walks with the dogs. Regular venture out for me anyway, but I’m a little worried about my aches getting worse, struggling to get my limbs moving the following day. You know how sleep gets you. Haha

[Hidden in reply to muckypups]

Try some stretching too. The walks will help as well. 👌

[muckypups in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for the advice. Will try to stretch. Just need to try muster up the energy after my run haha 😂

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

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 and the crucial nature of rest days.

Enjoy your journey.