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[welsby1967]

So I want to get moving now I’m in my fifties and lose weight and feel generally fitter.

All the raving about C25K got me intrigued, so this week I started my journey and I’m proud to say week one is in the bag - feeling better already BUT I’m doing it in my lounge and bare foot 🤭 This weekend it’s time to purchase some proper gear and next week get outdoors - wish me luck .

[damienair Graduate]

Invest wisely in new shoes. Get a proper fitting and gait analysis in an independent running shop.

Outdoor running is the way to go. I love it. Although breathing in the freezing air last night whilst 5K Training was tough.

Enjoy the C25K journey, it’s amazing. Slow and steady is the plan. You’ll be amazed at yourself in 2 months time.

Damien

[welsby1967 Graduate in reply to damienair]

Thanks damienair, that’s my plan this weekend - actually excited to buy trainers instead of six inch heels - 😂

[Happyrunningfeet Graduate]

Good luck and well done for completing your first week. Age doesn't matter when it comes to c25k. You can do what you put ur mind to. X

[welsby1967 Graduate in reply to Happyrunningfeet]

Thanks missangel287 I’m really focused right now - ask me again when I’m where you are though

[Happyrunningfeet Graduate in reply to welsby1967]

If I can do it then I'm positive you can too. It's the 3rd time I've attempted it and this time I seem to be getting there. Nice and steady is the key and remember to breathe too when running.

[welsby1967 Graduate in reply to Happyrunningfeet]

Good advice I’m sure I can do it - I need my beach body back by April so that’s my motivation

[Tartancat Graduate]

Wow, that shows determination doing it in your front room!

Have fun buying running shoes and getting outside!

[welsby1967 Graduate in reply to Tartancat]

Thank you Tartancat I’ve no idea re running shoes but I’m sure it’s better than barefoot

Good job I’ve have a very big lounge otherwise I’d be dizzy 😂

[Tartancat Graduate in reply to welsby1967]

If you can get yourself to a specialist running shop they can give you loads of advice on the best shoes for you (definitely won't have 6 inch heels!)

And if I ran in my lounge it would be round and round the coffee table - I'd be like a dog chasing it's tail!

[welsby1967 Graduate in reply to Tartancat]

That’s hilarious #maddog

Yes there’s a good one ( I believe) in town so I’ll make sure I go to an expert 👍

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Welcome and very well done... you’re gonna love it in good shoes!! Enjoy your journey.

[welsby1967 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you unfitnomore

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and includes a link to a post about running shoes.

Enjoy your journey.

[MaddyNed Graduate]

Good luck on your C25K journey. I’m in my fifties too, at the start I was overweight and very unfit. Week 4 R2 tomorrow and I’ve lost 9lb. I had my gait analysis done this week and my trainers made such a difference. Enjoy your running and keep us updated 👍

[welsby1967 Graduate in reply to MaddyNed]

Wow that’s great news I bet you was over the moon

[ktsok Graduate]

If you can walk in 6” heels and run barefoot in your lounge, you are going to cruise this 🙃

[welsby1967 Graduate in reply to ktsok]

I hope you are right - I’ve never had any trouble in heels but flats and trainers - well that’s a whole different ball game