When I first started out 5 months ago - long before I had ever even heard of C25K, I decided that I wanted to get more mobile on my feet. I have seen others of my vintage and didn't like what I saw - and realised that I was little better. So I wanted to do something!! -- but what exactly?? What should my goals be??
I decided that I wanted to walk 5 klms with ease - and to be able to run 1Klm! I thought that I had a very good chance of achieving the first -- but the second was really just a fantasy Run 1klm - non-stop!!! Giggle!!!!!
Well anyway - I think that I can say that I can now walk 5 K easily and I can even run 1K . Who would have thought!!!!
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I never had a problem with walking long distances, but even when at school the idea of running for a mile seemed ridiculous. In fact, ten weeks ago the idea of running a mile still seemed ridiculous. Yesterday I timed myself and ran 1.9m in 20 mins. Total transformation.
Don't know about you, Bazza, but the next thing is a healthier diet. Fewer biscuits and more fruit...
... and before you know it you find you've ticked off a cheeky little 10k and are planning the next adventure! It's funny how the goalposts start moving, almost without us realising it's happening. Half marathon next?
Well done BAz. Keep at it. Oh by the way I am studying jeff g as you recommend but was interested in what shoes he wears. Have you any idea? I found nothing on google. I think the answer may be on facebook but I dont do that
No - I don't know -- but I have heard him rubbish the concept of barefoot running and minimalist shoes. However he also rubbishes the concept of "good form" running and seems to encourage his students to "shuffle". I must admit that with my age, state of fitness , body shape, legs etc - I probably do more "shuffling" when running than I do "good form" running. --especially for longer distances.
I suppose it makes sense not to pound the pavement if you can shuffle along (well for us older runners not wanting to leave other runners in our dust that is) I just want to keep running without injury and to keep my weight stable. If shuffling means I can achieve that then I'm happy
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Run 1klm - non-stop!!! Giggle!!!!!
Rest and then run... 5K today... 
Penultimate run of Couch to 5k
Always wanted to run
