Beginners Diary – Orchard Eagles Running Club
Welcome. You have taken the first step towards running 5k. Over the next 9 weeks you will move from walking to running, with support at every stage.
Stay consistent, trust the process, and keep showing up. You are now part of Orchard Eagles Running Club and on your way to reaching your running goals. if you miss any sessions and want to do your own homework the overall plan can be found via the Couch to 5k Link
Week 1 Day 1
We all met for the first time and got our first session done.
This was the very first run, we kept it slow and steady. The focus was on getting moving, learning the routine, and letting the body adjust. Total time was 30m 45s, Total Distance 1.93mi
We started with a stretch's and a 5 minute walk to warm up. The main session was 1 minute of running followed by 1 minute 30 seconds of walking, repeated 7 times. We finished with a final 1 minute run, then a 5 minute walk to cool down, followed by stretches after the run.
Well done to everyone for showing up and giving it a go. Starting is often the hardest part, and that is already done. Keep turning up, keep it steady, and trust that it will get easier week by week.
"I never thought I would complete a Marathon, but with the support of the Orchard Eagles, I completed the Couch to 5K and never looked back"
A happy Orchard Eagles Running Club Member and Chair Person