Age 61, overweight, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. Determined to change as much of that as possible.
W1D1 - Just getting started: Age 61, overweight... - Couch to 5K
W1D1 - Just getting started
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Good luck take it slow and you will get there
Well done for joining us-smashing group on here. Lots of fruit and vegetables are great for your journey of the next few months. Keep in touch 🏃♀️🏃♀️
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Welcome and enjoy the journey to a new fitter you 👍
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Well done for starting out. I am 50+ with high blood pressure and overweight. I started this last week in August and am this morning starting week 6. It can be tough along the way but worth it. Good luck with your journey.
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welcome and well done for starting, its the hardest part. The programme has worked wonders for my blood pressure. Good luck.
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...and you will
Welcome to the best thing ever.
Slow and steady.. you ill get tired of hearing it, but it works. Take your rest days, never miss them, listen to your body,( which may well protest at first ) and just enjoy the journey.
Try to pop in extra non impact exercise on rest days too... many folk do the strength and flex linked with this...
nhs.uk/livewell/strength-an...
Keep posting for great support and encouragement too, and ask anything you like.. we are all on the running journey together
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Welcome.
You have found the best training plan, the most superb support forum and you have got what it takes to turn back the tide.
From one 61 year old to another, enjoy the journey.