I signed up for the race for life this year so thought I'd better try and get moving, ha, ha. I did the race about 8 years ago when I was about 2 stone lighter (a bit younger) and somewhat more agile. Unfortunately I was diagnosed a couple of years ago with an under active thyroid after concerns about my weight gain and general lack of umph but have recently lost about a stone so at least things are on the right track. I turned 50 last year and hated being "50 & fat" so decided enough is enough.
I went out for run 1 early this morning, just about managed it except for one 60 second bit about half way through where I just did about 15 seconds and realised that it was not going to happen. My main problem is that I feel uncoordinated and am "loll oping" about all over the place - I can't find any rhythm or comfort zone, does it come later?
It took just about all my concentration to stop going A over T into the ditch than runs alongside the pathway............
Written by
Wobblybits
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Well done for getting out and making a start and congratulations on the weight loss! I couldn't finish one of the wk2 runs when I started so don't let that worry you!
You will eventually find your own rhythm as you progress. Just make sure you don't try too hard - short, small steps, nice and slow (slow and steady is our motto!) and keep your head up looking forward. Before you know it, you'll be settling in to a steady, even pace.
Many thanks for all your encouragement, it's now later in the day and I'm noticing sone slight aches etc........but at least I didn't conk out half way through it, I did say to my other half " don't stray too far from the phone - I may need you to come and take me home in the wheelbarrow"
His reply " I know I'll find you, I'll just look for your trainers sticking up out of the ditch" !!!!!!!
You will get there, I think everyone struggles with the rhythm thing, especially when Laura try's to help in week 2 or 3, eventually it drops into place, but for me it took a while.
Don't worry too much and just enjoy the feeling that your doing something
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.
Phew!!
Christ I survived Week 1 Run 1
Phew !
W1R1 I survived!
Survived week 1 :) but am I ready for week 2?
