Getting there

[Richkav]

Well tonight I complete Week 5 Run 3 the dreaded 20 minute run. I have to say it was very tough but manageable.

I have had to do all my runs on a treadmill and I have done them all at 5mph pace. I was very tempted to drop the pace tonight but I just pushed on.

So a word to anyone like me 53 yrs old overweight and a complete exercise phobe is if I can do it anyone of you can!!!

Yes it’s tough, yes my legs hurt but it’s going to be worth it I am assured.

[Itzbronte Graduate]

I am 57 yrs and overweight. I have just completed W7D2. Each run I dread and whilst running I don’t enjoy it - nothing to do with my legs it’s to do with my breathing. I push through listening to music. Afterwards I feel really good that I have completed yet another run. I find running on the treadmill very difficulty, outside running is easier.

There are lots of inspirational posts on this forum but maybe not many people my age.

[Sook2 Graduate in reply to Itzbronte]

I’m 65 and one run behind you! I have to say I enjoy my runs very much, perhaps because I’ve been a runner before

[Sook2 Graduate]

You are doing well Rich. I wouldn’t have any qualms about dropping the pace!

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Well done!

[51startingtorun Graduate]

Well done ! I'm just about to go on my treadmill to do wk5 run 1, I'm nervous about run 3 but seen so many posts on here like yours saying they managed it I really want to give it my best shot, I'm 51 and never been a runner but really enjoying this challenge, good luck for wk6

[Richkav in reply to 51startingtorun]

Just go for it. I was worried about it but there really was no reason.

And its now the following day and I am still standing !!!