Husband has started C25k, and he's fast! - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

133,849 members159,297 posts

Husband has started C25k, and he's fast!

Bluerockdragon profile image
BluerockdragonGraduate
7 Replies

I've been trying to persuade my husband to start C25k for the last 18 months and he has always flatly said "no". Exercise wasn't for him. Not for weight loss, fitness, to keep me company or for any other reason. Then, he changed his mind and started last week.

Today was W2R1 and me and his half marathon (next year, marathon) running friend joined him for the run. Despite barely being able to run for a minute last week, he seems to have developed speed and stamina. It won't be long before he leaves me and John behind. He was disappointed when the run ended as he wanted to go further! Of course, he's 6'3", more than a foot taller than me, and he's got great long legs, so I shouldn't be surprised he's faster than I was in week 2.

I haven't managed to persuade him to join this forum yet but, if he ever does read this post, I am really proud of him for overcoming his hatred of anything that counts as exercise.

Written by
Bluerockdragon profile image
Bluerockdragon
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
7 Replies
Mummycav profile image
MummycavAdministratorGraduate

Aww, good for Mrbluerockdragon....he sounds like he’s going to fly through the programme..literally!!! He’d love it on here I bet??!! Come on fella...you’ve got a whole new family waiting for you!!!!

Sarakc profile image
SarakcGraduate

Oh you’re so lucky! My husband refuses to do it point blank!! He has type 2 diabetes and has gradually been putting on the weight he lost over the last couple of years! He says his knees are bad! He’ll come out for long walks but won’t run! 😀

Bluerockdragon profile image
BluerockdragonGraduate in reply to Sarakc

Hubby has type 1 diabetes. He's got to be really careful with his insulin before any exercise, even walking, as it really reduces his blood sugar. It'd have the same effect on a type 2 diabetic I would imagine. Keep trying to persuade yours, you might wear him down eventually!

Martin_Rose profile image
Martin_RoseGraduate

Well done, what a wonderful thing to do for your husband.

Theziggy profile image
TheziggyGraduate

You should read the post by rolysmate - here healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Bluerockdragon profile image
BluerockdragonGraduate in reply to Theziggy

That's a brilliant post :-)

rolysmate profile image
rolysmateGraduate in reply to Bluerockdragon

Training by stealth, it's the future (along with garlic bread)

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Yay! Mr Mutley has started C25K!!! 😁🏃🎉

Finally my partner has started C25K, I'm so excited! I started in March last year and have been...

C25k has made me dislike my husband

So for a bit of background about 12 years ago both me and hubby were pretty fit and did regular...

C25K and BEYOND 😍🚀

The weekend is always my time for doing the longest run of the week. So today I set off with...

Proud grandma

Had a great time at the north children cancer run this morning. I was running 3 miles with 7 yr old...

Husband has been abducted by aliens

I used to have a husband who didn't like exercise, and certainly not exercise in bad weather. He's...