How Unfit !!

[Cadley]

My son started C25K and I thought I'd give it a go ( Preston Area ) - HOW UNFIT AM I - Just completed week 1 so pleased I got that far !

[Wantorun2013 Graduate]

Well done you enjoy the journey👍

[Hidden]

Well done, I work in Chorley so not too far. Couch to 5k is such a great thing, and you've done really well to complete week 1. The first week is a battle I know, mentally and physically, and trust me, you are doing a great thing.

I came in to this really unfit, and now I can run for 25 minutes non stop without dying! It does get easier. And rather addictive!

All the best to you, and do keep us posted, and lean on the support of this forum, it's the best thing you can do.

[Cadley in reply to Hidden]

Thanks your so wright about the support on here so much encouragement - cheers

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

You are in the right place for support and you have selected the best training plan for someone in your situation.

You will be running for thirty minutes in nine weeks, or thereabouts.

Always take your rest days. Go as slow as you need to, which is possibly slower than you think you should be running. Speed is irrelevent for this programme.

Enjoy your journey.

[Cadley in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks and your so write about the support and encouragement - Thank you

[Hidden]

Not unfit for much longer....

[Razouski]

Week 1 is the hardest one as you had to make the big decision to get off the couch, get your kit together, get out the door and get running. It you did it!!!🎉

This programme really works. A year ago I started and found it tough (see my early posts) but I persevered, graduated, and have even moved on to 10k. You'll be amazed at what you can achieve. 🤓

[Cadley in reply to Razouski]

Thanks the support on here is amazing and for a real couch potato early 50's who's never ran in my life it's encouraging - Thank you

[Razouski in reply to Cadley]

Don't worry about age, I'm early 50s too with various health challenges (I started C25K while recovering from breast cancer) and never ran before. So you can definitely do this. 👍🏽

[Cornet-Carolyn Graduate]

Well done on starting the programme. It honestly works, this 56 year old on week 7 is proof! Slow and slower 😊

[Cadley in reply to Cornet-Carolyn]

Thanks the support on here is encouraging - I'm not getting the slow and slower yet that everyone pushes - I'm sure I'll get the lingo -

[Cornet-Carolyn Graduate in reply to Cadley]

Just don't worry about speed. If you start to struggle you may need to slow down 🏃‍♀️

[Cadley in reply to Cornet-Carolyn]

😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done you! Welcome to this great forum

Many of us felt as you do...but, if you take it slow and steady, listen to your body and follow the programme you will be fine. Make sure you always take your rest days between each run, more if you feel you need them, and don't forget the non-impact exercise on rest days.

This is important for strength and stamina.. just running is not enough. Many folk used these;

nhs.uk/livewell/strength-an...

But, walking, ( not less than mile) or swimming, cycling, Yoga or Pilates etc.. all help towards your fitness

Remember this is your journey, so don't push too hard Keep posting too

[Cadley in reply to Oldfloss]

The encouragement helps I'm telling my legs that this morning lol

[cathsykes]

This time next week you'll have done Week 2! Keep going!

[Cadley in reply to cathsykes]

Ha tell that my legs this morning - I hope so tho - thanks