Week 5 Run 2 done!

[Ellio39]

Well I'm not going to lie - never thought I'd be running - not unless being chased by something, but so far so good.

Really proud of myself for continuously running for 8 minutes and actually excited for the next stage. An incredible sense of achievement each time complete each run which puts a smile on my face for my walk home. It's ace.

I'm 51 years of age and overweight but genuinely don't care when running. Admittedly am out really early, with my dog to avoid meeting up with anyone - but either way I'm genuinely enjoying the process.

Not sure how far I'm running, what do people use to measure this? I have a fairly basic fitbit and an iPhone so wondered whether there is a GPS type app or something that can use on the fitbit or iPhone to track my run.

Keep going everyone! Honestly can't believe have got this far.

[SingsAndRuns Graduate]

Well done you! I used Google Fit for the first few runs, it measure pretty well, and now I use Strava. I've only just got it (and I'm still running to Jo Whiley week 9 run 3 on a loop at the moment) so I've not really explored its potential- I believe it will count up the minutes for me if I want it to. There is a fitbit app too, but I find it a bit awkward, so I just have the other two running with my fitbit doing my heart rate

[Ellio39 Graduate in reply to SingsAndRuns]

Thanks for the info - I’ll have a look at them 👍

[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.

[Needtoescapepo20 Graduate]

Brilliant , well done - I’m 2 runs behind you, having just finished week 4. I’m also 51 & overweight & I’m amazing myself every time I complete the next run.

Good luck 👏👍

[Ellio39 Graduate in reply to Needtoescapepo20]

Yay 🤗

It’s such a great feeling isn’t it 🤗

Good luck to you too 👍

We can do this ✊🏃‍♀️