Good to know I'm not alone

[BibaBear]

Hi all,

Just joined and I'm a first time runner! At 70. Had injuries last year, fractured knee, pelvis! Both trauma and not frailty! 2 years ago, fractured spine playing walking football....first (and last) time!!! I should know better. Was doing badminton and padel tennis till the knee and pelvis "incidents". So here we are! Have done week 1 twice and now today is 2nd run of week 2. I can see my C25k taking longer than the 9 weeks guideline, but I'll get there!!! Boosted by the great stories here! Keeeeeeep running!

[SandraY1 Graduate]

Welcome. Run/jog very slow and remember to stretch before and after your runs. You can do this.

[BibaBear Graduate in reply to SandraY1]

Thanks.... Just completed the run. I watched "slow" running/jogging and that helped, along with feet placing. I feel great after.... tomorrow will be"interesting"!

[SandraY1 Graduate in reply to BibaBear]

Well done 👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[Getfitok Graduate]

Welcome & good luck with your running journey. Take care! 👣👣👣

[BibaBear Graduate in reply to Getfitok]

Thanks for all the posts, good community spirit, in these weird times.

Just done run 1, week 3. Not as bad as I was thinking! Long may it be like that.

Keeeeeeep running!