Hello All!

[badger187]

Hi everyone, I just joined having completed week one, the hardest day was the third run / walk which surprised me. I am very close to my 60th birthday and would like to be healthier in my twilight years!! A few pounds shed would not go amiss! I guess I am looking for inspiration

[Windoze Graduate]

Welcome Badger 😎 you have come to right place. Well done on getting the hard bit done...getting over the start line. 😎 enjoy your running journey 😁

[badger187 Graduate in reply to Windoze]

Thank you Windoze!

[HucknallRunner Graduate]

Welcome to the start of your journey! Just take it at your own pace, I also found that my final runs of the week were also the hardest, probably due to being at the end of the week.

[badger187 Graduate in reply to HucknallRunner]

Thanks, that's very encouraging!! 😀

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Welcome.

You’ve done the hardest week... fitness will rise faster than you’d think and now you’re off the couch we won’t let it have you back!

Keep your legs active on rest days, just don’t run... go for a walk, do some yoga, cycle, swim, do some body weight workouts (no gym or equipment required). This will help with the aches and pains as your muscles develop.

Stay well hydrated... sip water all day every day (couple or 3 litres in total)

Keep the pace down, slower running is much better for this than going as fast as you can, and safer too.

Trust the plan and believe in yourself... you can do this... enjoy your journey.

[badger187 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks! I feel really determined to do this with all your encouragement!!!

[Hidden]

Hi

I’m just starting too. It’s hard work, but if I get up, show up, and run (no matter how slow), I feel like I’m making progress. Keep up the good work. 😊👍

[badger187 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Hi, thanks for good advice, yes you are right, it doesn't really matter if it's not exactly as planned in the program. Feeling positive about this. Good luck to you too 😁

[Nita49 Graduate]

Welcome 🖐️

And well done 👏

This place is great, full of support and advice... Follow the plan, slow and steady 🐌... And you can't go wrong!

[badger187 Graduate in reply to Nita49]

Brilliant. Thanks 😀 😀 😀

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

"What are these twilight years you refer to?" asked the soon to be 63 year old.

[badger187 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Haha, I am no way feeling old in mind or body! Just recently retired which has made me think about health and well-being 😁

[Anne-13]

Well done! Not only did you take the first step to an amazing journey. You also completed week 1. Every week you will amaze yourself. I never thought I would ever manage 20 full minutes of running. But I did , and you will soon too. It's an amazing journey . Take it slow, find your own pace, it's not a race, and every week you will gain a little bit more strength and stamina . And you will feel amazing with it 😊

[badger187 Graduate in reply to Anne-13]

Thanks for the great advice 👍

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome to you... a mere youngster!

Follow the link sent by IannodaTruffe ..lots of great advice there.. take it slow and take it steady and keep posting too for great support and encouragement.

I started this at 65... Graduated 2015,, still here still running three years later...

[badger187 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Excellent, well done to you and thanks for the link 👍😁