Warm Up Exercises

[Puddleduck123]

Hi All. I’m 61 & haven’t run since schooldays. Over the years, I’ve badly sprained my right ankle numerous times. I also had an arthroscopy on both knees in 2000. I’m about to start Couch to 5k and would really appreciate any hints/tips (eg re warming up or anything else) before I get started. Thanks.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

If you have a Lidl near you they have some great ankle, knee and back braces at very good prices if you feel previous injuries may flare up.

Whatever you do, don’t attack that first 60 second run... go slow! Find a comfortable pace and don’t look at the stats if you are tracking. This isn’t a race, it’s a fitness programme.

Walking is a pretty good warm up... but it needs to be brisk, and the walks between runs especially so. Stretch after running... an admin will be along shortly with some links, google is also good.

Biggest part of your body now that can help is your mind. Don’t fear what’s to come... relax into the workouts, trust the programme and believe in yourself.

[Puddleduck123 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks for the advice.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome....you are not alone... I was 65 when I began this

Check this post out first.. for tried and tested advice and support..There is a lot to read, but so useful

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

There is some simple and useful advice here too..

realbuzz.com/articles-inter...

And after running.. the all important stretches

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/h...

Take it slow and steady and keep posting... for great support and encouragement... we are all in this together

[Puddleduck123 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks for the links, I’ll take a look & also for the encouragement.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Puddleduck123]

There are also.. some very gentle exercises on YouTube.. I am using them whilst on the IC.. Body Fit with Amy...she gears some especially for folk who are.. err..older, or on the IC or recovering from injury..