astonished

[Weeble]

Plumpish, asthmatic and in my 60s I have just completed run 3 week 5 with puff to spare. This is astonishing. I found it deeply unpleasant for the first couple of weeks and repeated two of the runs on week 4 before moving on, but I am gobsmacked and even starting to like it! My calves and knees don’t hurt any more (now I stretch properly first). Amazing. Husband thought I was nuts but now chuffed to bits and cheering me on!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

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.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 5 Weeble, that is a milestone run with C25K, onwards and upwards to week 6 run 1 but be careful about that run as it catches out some people with the interval walks and runs after the non stop 20 minutes of W5R3 which you have just ran.

[Weeble Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks for the advice - I will pace myself and not get too cocky!!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Weeble]

👍 🏃🏾

[Weeble Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

You were so right about my next run -- I would have been worried if you hadn't warned me! I was pooped!

[Fionamags Graduate]

Well done Weeble - you've really got the hang of this now! You'll be reaching for that badge on no time. Keep on!!

[Go59 Graduate]

Fantastic! I'm not at the enjoyment stage yet. Did week 7 run 1 yesterday. I find it an effort to get out there most days, but I do feel as if I'm beginning to tone up a bit, so will keep at it. Good luck. 😊

[Gannet1 Graduate]

That’s fantastic news and so inspiring for the rest of us! 👍👏🏻 ☀️🌈Congratulations all round and loving the fact that your husband is now cheering you on too. 😀 Maybe you can persuade him to join you! 😊