Not since it was compulsory between the ages of 11 and 16

[Kweiky]

No longer a C25K virgin.. tried to time the brisk start up walk to get me to the low lighted park entrance-,success.. MJ then insisted we start the 60s run.. to you seasoned runners this now seems silly but to a newbie 60s is a distance..off I lollopped less gazelle like but more lazy cat getting off the sofa style.. got to 55s - not bad believe me.. I powered on through the 90s- this is easy ... back to the 60...... after a few rounds of battling to stop my knickers travelling south and contemplating that I may not had needed to wear my Gingerbread cookie Minnie Mouse hat and fingerless gloves with pop over mitten... I’d completed.... I have to admit that I didn’t do the last run for fear of being stranded in the park for the next hour with legs not moving at all - so opted for a longer brisk walk home, though I did Chuck in a little 10s run past the Amazon delivery guy.( those people are not paid enough) .. well me and MJ have parted company until NYE it seems.. I’m expecting the park full of the overindulged after that- hope the seagulls are prepared...

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

Do fully complete each workout before moving on............it is a training plan, not a checklist process.

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.