Hi Lainey!
Congrats on starting. I finished my C25K session about two weeks ago and have my first 5K on Saturday!
I'm glad to meet another newbie
I'd love to hear about how your 8 weeks go. I'm also real glad you are doing it with a friend, so did I and that helped me be way more accountable, even to myself on days she couldn't join. I'd say tend to any injuries/discomfort right away, plan your runs, and stick to them because why not?
- Q