Takes my breath away!

[Firefly25]

Hi have just joined. Am trying to get fit again in my 60s after several years of being a carer. Found week one brilliant and exhilarating but just back from week 2 run 1 in strong wind and found it incredibly hard. Hoping it'll get easier as I get fitter! Inspired to keep going by all the success stories here!

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Well done for getting out there ! ⭐️ We’re all on your side here x

[Firefly25 in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thanks 😁

[Bowlofsteam Graduate]

Running in this wind is tricky! Don’t let it put you off. You’re doing brilliantly just getting out there.❤️ Keep it up.😊

[Firefly25 in reply to Bowlofsteam]

Thanks- I'm determined to keep going however slowly!

[Hidden]

Well done on getting out there and completing the run, the wind was a killer today ..

Does it get easier hmmm you will get fitter and your stamina and endurance will improve as you progress ..

You are off to a good start keep at it 😊

[Firefly25 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks. Will take it slowly but will keep going!

[Hidden in reply to Firefly25]

Hopefully the wind will be kinder on your next run

[Zany99 Graduate]

Well done on starting to run, the runs may not always feel easier, and you will have good and 'bad' runs, but you will soon be amazed at how far you can actually run. I'm 63 and was pretty unfit, I started a couple of months ago, and have had to repeat a couple of weeks but the important bit is not to give up. I'm due to run week 8 run 1 later today. When I began I never thought I could run for 25 minutes non-stop. Sometimes its more of a mental struggle than a physical one, but keep going, the benefits both mentally and physically are enormous!

[Firefly25 in reply to Zany99]

Wow! I'm impressed that you've got to week 8! Will keep going .... slowly!

[misswobble Graduate]

Excellent! Running in the wind is perhaps the hardest

Keep going, very slowly, and you’ll be fine 😃

[sparkyjohn Graduate]

Hello and welcome 😃😃😃

There's lots of us in the same age group, and probably just as unfit, or worse, when we started. Everyone gets a tough run sometimes for no obvious reason. I struggled this morning and the weather here isn't too bad so I can't blame that. 😟

If next time is a struggle repeat, after everyone on the forum, "Slow down". 🐌🐢🐌

[Firefly25 in reply to sparkyjohn]

Good advice. Thanks 😊

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Wow! Your 4th run in this storm? You’re certainly determined! The programme is tough and that wind will only make it harder, so running is gonna be a struggle for lots of people today. Very well done getting through the session!

[Firefly25 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks for the encouragement!😊

[Flyingred Graduate]

The first few weeks are the toughest because they put demands on your body that it hasn't experienced for years! While the programme continually stretches you, you will find that your body learns to cope with those demands as you get further through the weeks. For the first few weeks, I suggest you just listen to the coach's instructions, do exactly as you're told and take it slow and steady. If you do that you'll sail through! Good luck and keep going.

[Firefly25 in reply to Flyingred]

Thanks! Hopefully next time will be a bit easier....😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

Enjoy your journey

[Firefly25 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks 😊

[embobs Graduate]

Sometimes you just have a harder day for no reason. Stick with it, it will get easier and it’s definitely worth it! Good luck!