Got checked out for my high blood pressure and the doctor said it was fine to run.
Week 1 run 1
Felt like I was going to vomit by the second half cannot believe how unfit I am. Thought it would be a good idea to fit it in before picking my daughter up. Turn up at the school red and half dead. She didn't care 🙂
Is it really meant to be this hard, maybe going to fast so going to slow down for the next run.
Yes, I think you need to slow it right down you shouldn't feel that bad , try again very slow and see what happens good luck
It never hurts to do a walking programme before doing C25K. eg weightwatchers.com.au/util/... I was 67 when I first looked at C25K and intuitively thought that it was too much for me - so I did a month long walking programme , then did this 7 week run/walking programme (less demanding that C25K) mayoclinic.org/healthy-life... and then I did C25K. 5 years later at age 72, I have now embarked on my quest to complete a full 42.2Klm marathon event.
Wow, what an inspiration! Let's see what this overweight and unfit 60 year old can do...
My first run/shuffle was a shock to the system too. I can confirm that slowing down is the key (yes, even slower..). For me it's the endurance I'm after so that I can keep running. I'll work on the speed later. Maybe...
Try again but go as slow as you possibly can whilst keeping to a jog. Try not to bounce too much, at one point you are told to imagine you are running behind a fence and try to make it that someone on the other side would be unable to tell if you are running or walking. It’s not easy but it will get better.
Cheers for the advise, it felt quite slow but I comparing against want I guess are good runners.
I kind of run on the balls of my feet is that right? It does make it slightly up and down style I guess but not sure how else to run.
Hi there, well done for starting this wonderful programme, do remember it’s a guide, we are all different. As for running on the balls of your feet, I wouldn’t think about it, just run, your body does know what to do, in the podcasts, I recall the advice of not bobbing up and down, imagine you can see your head from the other side of a hedge and you cant tell if you are running or walking, I.e your head stays steady and is not moving up and down.
If you are really interested in what people call ‘correct form’ worry about that later, at the moment you are just getting your body moving after a time of less activity, so give yourself a break, run how it feels natural, and of course, slowly, you can do it 👍🏃♀️👏
Mx
healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
Check this post for Newbies out...there is a lot of really helpful advice.
Slow and steady and then slower still... make sure you are well hydrated too... if you feel sick.. you are going too quickly... there is always slower!
Well done for beginning this... keep posting please...
Cheers for the link just read.
Https://healthunlocked.com/couchto5k/posts/136787588/too-slow…………………...too-fast
It was really helpful going to take the advise and slow down 😃
Hi, there feeling sick suggests to me that you may be going too fast a gulping in lots of air. Go really really slowly which may be as slow as walking (or slower) and don’t worry about your technique. You mentioned running on the balls of your feet and this too suggests you’re going too fast, at this stage you’re probably looking at more of a shuffle -bouncy running uses up a lot of energy. I’m sure your next run will be less of a shock, we’ve all been there and it definitely does get better!
I know that feeling, it passes as your cardio-vascular and other systems get stronger. Go very slowly to start with.
One thing that no one ever mentions is that it is important to have completed the morning potty events before running. Indelicate to mention, I know. And if you have problems in that area, running will probably help sort them out.
On a positive note, my blood pressure has come down dramatically since I started running! Slow right down and you'll get there
Fish, chips and mushy peas!
Hello all - 71 years old and hoping to run!
FAQ Post C25K COMPLETED…….WHAT NEXT?
