Couch to 9k

[rolysmate]

Hi all, 59 years old and recently quit smoking after a lifetime, the weights started coming on so need to do something about it.

With this in mind I've entered a 5k run (sponsored) and have today done my first training session.

Not even going to pretend it was easy, my heart was pumping a bit and I just about managed to keep my lungs in my rib cage but onwards and upwards and next one Monday.

I WILL DO THIS

[damienair Graduate]

Well done. It's a shock to the system at the start. But you'll make it. Enjoy the journey. It's very rewarding.

[rolysmate Graduate in reply to damienair]

Thankyou, wont let it beat me

[Gillma Graduate]

You can and you will! To quote those much more experienced than me (and I know the advice works), just go really really slow!

[rolysmate Graduate in reply to Gillma]

Slow lol I was at times nearly going backwards lol

[Gillma Graduate in reply to rolysmate]

Ah how well I know that feeling!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to rolysmate]

It works

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Hi and welcome. Follow the programme, take your rest days and slow and steady is the way

[rolysmate Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks, I will follow it and I can certainly promise it will be slow and steady lol

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to rolysmate]

It works x

[hilbean Graduate]

Well done on starting and it's good to have a goal to aim for.

[Runon Graduate in reply to hilbean]

I mis-read this and thought it said 'it's good to have a goat to aim for!' - my new glasses arrive next week and not a moment too soon!!!

[rolysmate Graduate in reply to Runon]

I'm pretty sure that somewhere on the internet you'll find the appropriate forum lol

[Matlins Graduate]

you've already made a big life change by quitting smoking, A massive well done for that on it's own and to pretty much quote what you've already said "you can do this".

[rolysmate Graduate]

Thanks all for your responses

[Runon Graduate]

Hi there - been there myself - running is an amazing substitute for smoking and really is a great way to reclaim your lungs! Congrats on giving up - well done. Three years after giving up I'm now training for a ten mile race!!! Never would have believed I could do it 😎

[rolysmate Graduate in reply to Runon]

Thanks for the response, gives me hope as at the moment 5k seems like a dream never mind 10m