Hey, I'm new here, just signed up as I've seen everybody hyping about doing the iron man triathlon, never before have I felt more motivated to get moving, be fitter and healthier.
I don't run..ever, unless there is a wasp. So I really need help and support.
Any advice for a complete beginner, I'm 5ft1 over weight (not sure exact) size 14.
Would these runs be ok for a 10year old also to tag along with me?
Money is tight but I need trainers, any suggestions?
Thank you
Congratulations on starting C25K, yes you can take a 10 year old out with you when doing the course, some ten year old boys can get a sub 30 minute 5k at parkruns.
Just take all your runs slow and steady.
👏Welcome to both of you! Do read all the links to the program the admin will send you. Excellent advice!!
Hydrate on run days & rest days.
Follow the program very carefully & run slowly, very slowly 🐌
Keep posting & we will support you all the way 😊
Great for signing up to c25k. The plan is graduall so will be ok for you and your child. Normally you would be told to go to a running shop for your shoes but they can be expensive , what you can find though if you shop around online for shoes you may find a pair that are affordable, my first pair of Asics trainers cost me £55 as I got them in the sale and were not the most up to date so that helps.
C25k is an amazing plan and really does work you'll get lots of encouragement and support on here good luck 😊😊
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 shoes, which I would recommend you read.
If you can do your running off-road then you could use trail shoes, which don't require a gait analysis to determine your gait. You can pick up own brand trail shoes from big sports stores such a Sports Direct. The problem is that would limit you to off road as they are not suitable for hard surfaces, such as roads and the quality and durability is dubious.
For road running you really do need to get proper running shoes fitted after a gait analysis done at a specialist running shop, in my opinion.
Good quality shoes do protect you from injury and will be much more durable than cheap ones.
There is no problem with a ten year old joining you.......what could be better.
Enjoy your journey.
All I know is that up to the age of 29 I couldn’t run further than the end of the road... then I followed the C25K programme... a year later I’m on a 5k to 10K programme running 7.5K continuously. It works- but you do need to keep at it and get your 3 a week in, because when you stop you get worse much quicker than you get better! I’m not fast at all. Concentrate on moving for the times required rather than covering any distance- pace will sort itself over time. And the feeling of dread before a run never goes away- but the feeling of elation afterwards never does either. You never regret it. Just look ahead and keep putting one foot in front of the other, and you’ll get there. As for shoes, don’t use decathlon. I did the self gait analysis there and picked up some shoes for my pronation but I get MCL strain whenever I use them, so I use my old battered adidas and they don’t cause issues. When I can afford do I’ll go to a running shop to get properly kitted out.
All the best with it.
Well done on joining in. I'm probably echoing what everyone else will tell you but here are my tips and pointers:
- Try not to compare yourself with other runners. Some of us are slower, some of us are faster, we've all been running for different lengths of time; so just concentrate on you.
- Don't get hung up on completing the plan in 9 weeks. We all have lives and commitments that sometimes have to take priority. Don't beat yourself up if you miss a day, just consider it an extra rest day (more on this next). In the C25K universe, a week isn't 7 days, it's just simply the length of time it takes you to successfully complete each block of three runs.
- Always take your rest days; this is non-negotiable. If in doubt, take an extra one. An extra rest day here and there never hurt anyone, missing a rest day just might, and injury just sets you back, so don't risk it.
- Hydration, hydration, hydration, especially on non-running days. You hydrate today for what you are going to do tomorrow.
- Take it slow. You can always go slower if you have to. The key is finding your "happy pace".
- Use this forum for support and encouragement. Pretty much everyone on here would say it contributed to our success.
- Most of all ENJOY IT.
You've already done the hard bit getting started.
Wow, thanks so much all. Amazing advice and support.
Im living on a farm, loads of little back roads around here (mostly uphill) ha.
I will just be happy to run around with the little ones without feeling out of puff to be honest.
I'm thinking to take up swimming also, or would I need complete rest days from any excessive exercise?
Thanks you've all been a great help, I would reply individually but baby is crying 🤣
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