Getting in shape with son

[BravoWhiskeyPapa]

Any advice on a routine to get in shape With my son? Going start tomorrow with a walk/run and see how we do. Would love to have a plan and some goals on this. Appreciate any guidance !

-B

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Check this post out first...the information gathered there, is important... then..just download the C25K programme, ( this forum follows that programme), there is a section on running with children also ....follow it and have fun..

nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...

Follow the programme, week by week... take it slow and steady.. resist the urge to go faster... listen to your body always.

Non impact exercises on rest days is essential.. and rest days as the FAQ post will tell you are non negotiable

Keep posting your runs for great advice,support and the odd shove if need be

Simple

All you need to do now is begin. Welcome to one of the best things you will ever do

[RoRoMama]

Congratulations - you have found the best supportive running group. Couch to 5k is a fab programme . Good luck.

[ju-ju- Graduate]

Hello... yes!! I run with my boy who is 16, its really bonded us and we started by doing C25k together 5 years ago. I bribed him with a pound on the first run as I couldnt leave him alone in the house!!!!!! I have to say it worked and I no longer have to pay him .... I wrote this article yonks ago that may be of interest:

nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...

[Juliapal Graduate]

Hi, I also run with my son who just turned 8. We're on week 4 and run 3 times a week on my no-gym days. I'm enjoying it immensely and he's getting there too. Like Julia above me I had to use bribery in the form of Lego but by now it's just part of our routine. We started because we signed up for a fundraising run but I'm hoping we won't discontinue afterwards. I hope you find the strength and motivation BWP!