Hi
I am making a 2d game runner like the picture where the first action to only start the game ( after holding down the key player does not have to hold it anymore), player has to hold down a key (lets say G) and after a certain time like 3 seconds the player model starts moving automatically forward on x axis only and up and down on y axis. It is like when you want to start a car engine you have to hold down the switch for like 3 to 5 seconds and then car engines starts to move.
source: HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE GAME IN UNITY - ENDLESS RUNNER - #1 - YouTube