That's what I kept telling myself... i'm too fat to run, too old, too unfit. My better self said nonsense! So I've tried to get back into fitness after recovering from ME/CFS after five years. Well the good news... I managed to do all the minute runs, but when I should be briskly walking i was too bent over gasping for breath... Is this normal? Please someone tell me it will improve. I've done Run 1, 2 and 3 for week 1 but i still can't do the walking parts.
Totally unfit, fat and old? : That's what I kept... - Couch to 5K
Totally unfit, fat and old?
Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.
This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and explains the recommended easy conversational pace.......... you were going too fast........ everyone does.
Slow down and you will be fine.
Enjoy your journey.
Maybe try and slow down and then see if it helps good luck 😊
It’s perfectly normal to run slower than you walk at first - that sounds crazy, but you’re learning style and building stamina at first. Pace comes later. Take your time and enjoy the journey x
Welcome. What you describe in the week one runs was me on day one and then I slowed down a little and it got easier. Test your pace by speaking out loud in full sentences... tell yourself how awesome you are, shut that voice out that says you can’t do it. Enjoy the journey
As above and slow down the brisk walking too! Keep it brisk for the warm up though. You can do it!!
I found the breathing side really difficult too. An experienced runner friend explained that I was going to fast and to slow down. Like you I really though I couldn’t go slower- turns out I could! I rally concentrated On this whilst I built up the length of times running and it definitely helped. Also my posture, I was hunched over trying to make myself invisible to anyone who might see me. Once I straightened up and allows lungs space that also helped me. Good luck