Week 5 run 3 and the Value of Strengthening Exercises

[RubyTiger]

Despite much trepidation, I did it -20 min run without stopping! Earlier posts gave me the confidence to go for it and it was nothing like as hard as I expected. Tried C25K 2 years ago and gave up when my knees started hurting. This time I had been doing Pilates and Legs Tums and Bums before I started and so far so good. I am continuing with strengthening exercises as well as running and I feel confident this is the key to staying injury free. I'm 71 and have done little running or aerobic exercise in the past - so if I can do it, anyone can. PS. I feel great, more physical and mental energy. I look forward to my run. Whether I will when the weather turns nasty, remains to be seen

running or any areobic exercise bevore

[Oldlady57]

Fab RT!! Age is but a number ( unless our bodies tell us otherwise😉) Have fun on your journey👍🏻

[Now-runner_NeedsAttn Graduate]

I'm definitely feeling the benefit of getting a dog and walking with her 6 or 7 km a day before I started C25K again. What was a struggle before, with lots of stiff muscles and sore tendons has been a breeze. Wrap up warm, avoid the rain when possible and the weather won't stop you - good luck!

[Ian-wants-to-run Graduate]

Fantastic work! Keep it going.

[BeckySharp1]

absolutely brilliant, hope you continue to stay injury free