Hi guys. I'm an overweight man in his fifties trying to get fit and lose a bit of weight for my Daughter's wedding in July. I started my first run on Monday (wearing a big coat and dragging my poor pooch along so it didn't look like I was trying to exercise). I was absolutely exhausted by the third 60 second run and had to walk/run (more like flollop!) through the rest of the session, so I was a little disappointed with myself.
I went ahead with my second run anyway last night, and....... I DID IT.... ALL OF IT!
I even enjoyed the five minute warm down!
No-one is more surprised than me. I was really proud of myself and am really looking forward to Friday night's run. This time, I may even take off the big coat!
Not really asking for help or advice, but just sharing my experience. Maybe to help others that may think that it's a bit too much after failing to compete the first run. Make sure that you do the rest day then get out there. You may be as surprised as me
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Ditch the coat....( you will need to anyway, as the runs get longer and the days get warmer) .... you are out there and doing it , and like so many of us before you...you are on the way! Yeay!
I know you said that you don't want help or advice, but on here......well, we cannot help giving it
Simply, take it slow and steady, take your rest days, do not push yourself too hard... this is a journey not a race and should be fun
If you were exhausted, then slow it down even more.. there is no such thing as too slow on the C25K programme... honestly!
Other exercise on your rest days is useful too... anything you enjoy , walking, swimming cycling.. etc.. strength and flex can help too on those rest days..lots of us used them in conjunction with the C25K programme and still do use them as needed
You are well on your way. We are both winning at week one and remember -whatever you achieve by the big date in July, it's only part of the story. I've learned from reading posts on this forum that this is a life long journey and every step you take is a success.
As for running with your coat on, well, I'm running in thermals and a Salomon windproof fleece jacket! Then again, it's still below freezing where I am. I'd say listen to your body. I'm confident that one day very soon you will go out in your coat and decide part way along that you don't need it, then you won't take it next time. Simple. Don't rush this thing.
Keep posting, keep running and remember that, as one of the experts on here said " we may run on our own, but we never run alone"
Thanks Bonkersbrit. The support I'm getting is really great. I think the coat will stay on its peg tomorrow night. I'll still take Rosie the dog though
Good luck with your journey too. We can suffer together online 👍🏼
Welcome to the forum , and well done for getting out there! Does your daughter know that you are doing this? I bet she'll be proud of you.
We all started out pretending that we were in a hurry to get somewhere, yet somewhere along the line you find yourself outside wearing garish colours and loving every minute of it Nobody knows that it's new for you, and honestly very few people notice you running, however conspicuous you may feel. The great thing about this is that the advantages are multiple - not only getting fit and losing weight, but also developing self esteem, motivation and determination. Go for it, and keep us posted!
Great advice mfamilias. In fact, thanks to all the wonderful encouragement you people have given me today, I've just ordered the brightest pair of running shoes I've ever seen
If you get in shape, eat and drink properly, exercise regularly - not just for summer weddings 😃- you can start turning back the clock. I am sure your wife and family will be delighted 🙂🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃💪😩
Walking the dog is great exercise - for both of you.
I think all of us start out feeling like awkwardly waddling pygmy hippos, and because we think this we assume that other people seeing us must think this too - but this is just us projecting our own feelings on other people. The truth is that nobody can judge you but yourself, and in the end it's yourself that you've started this for! So screw all the opinions that don't matter and don't contribute to your success, put on your colourful running shoes, I'll put on my awkward slogan t-shirts, and together we'll show ourselves that we can do anything! Keep on waddling! ^_^
Well done!!! I think it takes a few runs for the body to stop saying "Hey.. what the hell do you think you're doing" after that I'm sure your body knows what's coming and is more prepared both physically and mentally.
I hope she will too! cycle, swim, gym, walk the dog, dance. The possibilities are endless 😃 Stick with this programme and you can really make changes to yourself. Our resident He-Man, Rig, is testament to this, so do read his recent post for his story
My husband has an old fogey gene which does my head in. I would like him to get his ass in gear but he would rather browse the Damart catalogue 😩
Well done. The first step is always the hardest and you've already completed two runs. I'm just about to start week 7 - you will be so surprised at how quickly your body adjusts to a new challenge. I've never been a runner & i've just turned 50 so I'm no spring chicken either 😂 but I'm running a 6k iron run tomorrow. I'm a bit scared to be honest but I'm going to give it my best shot. Keep up with the running you'll be at 5k before you know it and your daughter will be so proud of you xx
Well done you TiredOldMan you're on your way. Listen to Oldfloss and the other members of the forum, they know what their talking about and have supported many of us in our running journeys. 3 tips;
I'm away for the weekend but I've downloaded the podcast and am listening to it at the moment! Not out doing it! I've ordered the sports bra though and am gearing myself to start after the weekend... pleased to hear that you're looking forward to the next run!
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