Starting again!!!

[Claire1968]

I've graduated before and let it slip so I'm starting again!! Just finished week 1!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done getting restarted.

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.

[Claire1968 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks for the advice! Glad I've taken the plunge again.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Welcome back to running… you know you can do it, so relax and enjoy your journey.

[Frenc Graduate]

Well done 👏🏼! Love the beach huts, and best of luck 😊.

[RunBrianRun Graduate]

Good luck and well done on your plan restart 👍 That looks like Brighton in the picture but I could be wrong.

[roseabi in reply to RunBrianRun]

Hove, actually 😊

[RunBrianRun Graduate in reply to roseabi]

Of course 😂

[Harerunner Graduate]

I graduated in 2020 just before lockdown! We were the too scared to go out after that. Silly I know. However, started programme again and I am now on wk 8 R3. I feel heavier and not as fit as when I was on programme in 2020, but I am getting a buzz from it again, so I hope you have the same experience too. You can do it!!👍🏻

[Claire1968 in reply to Harerunner]

Thanks so much! Yes, I had a back injury so left it for a while then I couldn't summon up the enthusiasm during the winter. This lovely weather certainly helps.Good luck and thanks for the support.

[Ruthwuth]

We’ll done Claire, I’m on my third round! I found as an older person not used to running, even though I walk a lot, it only takes three weeks and I’ve lost all my stamina! Have to go back to the beginning. Am currently about to do w6r1. Lovely more for it!

[Claire1968 in reply to Ruthwuth]

Thanks - yes, as I get older it's harder to get going again but I'm going to keep going.Thanks for the support.

Good luck!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

What a great place to run! Wishing you lots of luck with your running. Hope to see lots more pictures like this!

[Claire1968 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thanks - yes, I'm lucky to live in such a lovely place - it helps with summoning up enthusiasm to run in the mornings!Thanks for the message.

[boxing- Graduate]

Hi Claire 1968. I'm doing the same graduated in November 2020. Started again and now just completed week 3, run 3. Keep going.

[Claire1968 in reply to boxing-]

Thanks - good luck!!