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[Bagpuss57]

Hi, I’m Bagpuss57 (Pat) started at the gym this week and plan on starting c25k on none gym days. Totally new to all this. Any tips? Thank you

[WalkingWithLabradors Graduate]

Slow and steady. It’s not a race. Be the tortoise in the hare n tortoise race.

[Bagpuss57 in reply to WalkingWithLabradors]

Thank you. Yes completely at my own pace. I’m not in it for speed purely to get a bit fitter age is creeping up and I want to grow old disgracefully 😊

[WalkingWithLabradors Graduate in reply to Bagpuss57]

Me too!!! I need a purple running outfit. 😂

[Bagpuss57 in reply to WalkingWithLabradors]

I’ve gone for bright pink tops and grey bottoms but do need to invest in decent trainers if I keep it up...

[WalkingWithLabradors Graduate in reply to Bagpuss57]

I think I got mine around week 6. I knew I was addicted by then. (Read my threads). It’s not compulsory but advisable. Get a gait analysis done before you buy if you can. Mine cost around £100 but I felt the difference and (touch wood) I haven’t had an injury. You can get them cheaper but I thought they’d be a good investment and my husband saw the difference in me and said I was worth it. 😊

[Bagpuss57]

Aww how sweet. I just have to make sure I take to it first. My trainers are alright Reeboks but been used for general use so need to sort some purely for running.

[Jullaly Graduate]

You will get loads of great advice and most importantly support here, everyone is so helpful. Watch out ..this running thing can get addictive 😊

[Bagpuss57 in reply to Jullaly]

Thank I I’ll accept all the support going and hopefully in time be able to support people back

[Jullaly Graduate in reply to Bagpuss57]

you are supporting by being right here

[SteveJoh]

It’s a great combination going to the gym and running! I do the same - run on non-gym days, but don’t forget, you definitely need one or two rest days! If you exercise in the the gym two days and run three, I think you will notice remarkable changes in your fitness in two or three months. Good luck!

[Bagpuss57 in reply to SteveJoh]

Thank you. At the moment I’m finding it hard work but enjoying it. I will remember try to remember to have rest days. I haven’t worked out in 25+ years lol.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[Bagpuss57 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you hopefully I will