Am 75 with bronchial COPD just completed run 3 week 5 first 20 mins run .Struggle in first mins of run with flem loosening in chest ( sorry if your eating)new trainers made lot difference to my knees which is good I’m well over 15st so lot weight to carry but I’ll battle on
Tough: Am 75 with bronchial COPD just completed... - Couch to 5K
Tough
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Wow well done what an amazing effort. I'm sure your lungs will thank you for it eventually!
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Well done, keep battling on, Bernied45 I’m sure it will benefit your lungs no end 👍
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Scout37Graduate
That cheers me. I'm about to begin, with trepidation. 62 and horribly unfit, have brittle astmha. But the more I read about this, the more I think a) it is possible and b) it will help my health.
I will make sure I have my inhaler at all times though!
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Well done!
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