In this video I share with you 12 vital tips on how to succeed with the couch to 5K programme. As well as a complete explanation of the 9 week programme I also share the essential preparation, motivation and beginners´running tips that will allow you to successfully complete the couch to 5K programme where others often fail.

I start by explaining why running is such a great option if you want to get fit and start taking better care of your health, or if you want to lose a few kilos.

I talk about how the couch to 5K programme is an excellent way to go from being a non-runner to a competent regular exerciser, but warn you that not everyone manages to complete the programme.

However, this video aims to ensure that you DO succeed and avoid the pitfalls that can lead to failure by giving you twelve helpful hints to keep you on track.

So I begin by telling you that I´m sourcing the British National health service version of the programme and that you can download a PDF that I´ve created if you want to print it out, stick it on the fridge and cross off each of the runs as you complete them each week.

I then explain the runs in week one of the programme and offer my first two tips related to consulting your doctor before starting the programme and the need for the correct clothing and footwear.

Next I explain the runs in week two of the programme and give another two tips about the choice of route, (and how a “fitness watch” can be helpful) as well as the benefits of having a training partner.

After this I explain the runs for week three and I share another tip about the importance of sticking to a routine and finding the “right” time for you to do your running.

The runs for week 4 are then explained, before I share more useful tips about goal setting and monitoring your progress throughout the programme.

This concludes part 1 of the video and I tell you that I will finish explaining the programme and sharing the other 6 useful beginners´running tips on how to succeed with the couch to 5K in the second part of the video.

Time stamps
0:00 Introduction
0:51 Why run?
1:22 Couch to 5K programme
1:58 This video (12 tips)
2:17 C25K programme and FREE PDF
2:45 Programme week 1
3:05 Tips 1 and 2 (preparation and equipment)
4:22 Programme week 2
4:40 Tips 3 and 4 (route planning, fitness watches and training partners)
6:18 Programme week 3
6:35 Tip 5 (Running routine)
7:36 Programme week 4
7:58 Safe cool-down
8:19 Tip 6 (define measurable goals)
9:41 Coming up in part 2

British National Health Service couch to 5K programme: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise...

Download your FREE Living your best life couch to 5K progress sheet PDF here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Bsm...

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