Well this is my 1st post!! I have aways been overweight and last 2 years I have put a stone and half on and during lockdown and my work has literally stopped, I have been a slouch. I have put more weight on, my body feels heavy, my feet hurt and I am always tired.
I have a good level of fitness and was always active, work was always a good side of keeping me a good percentage fit, but since lockdown and no work, it’s took its toll.
I used to run years and years ago!!!! But not for around 18 years, but I do play golf and walk for 4hrs up and down golf courses. I enjoy cycling too - but now I am going to tackle: Couch to 5K !!!!!!!!!
I am going to follow the plan. My aim is strangely enough, to do the 5k and keep it around that kind of distance, but even if i get to the place where I can go for a short run 2-3-4 times a week, then I will be happy and help reduce my weight with a combined healthy diet.
Fingers crossed!!! and any advice - please throw my way !!! I will keep my diary on there on how I am getting on
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Brilliant, well done - I’m going to do mine a bit later today - just getting everything together. Even though it’s the starting bits, I’m kind of nervous!I I am hoping my wife and kids will join me on this - that will be massive encouragement.
I’ll keep posting my updates, thoughts etc - keep in touch
I felt self conscious so found a park I knew was quiet.. but no one actually took any notice anyway 🙄.. I’ve sorted out my music for next time, think that will help me ..I’m ready for Tuesday
Be warned - it’s addictive. You could quite easily get sucked into bridging to 10k, then doing a half marathon and then a full within a couple of years 😶
Join parkrun when it starts and even consider a club.
I know several people who started some basic runs and now running all the time! They love it - no gym, no machines - out the front door and it is all in front of you.
I love it and most of all my mental health has improved massively. Running is hard so the end of run high is massive. You’ve got to hold on to that to motivate you 👍🏽
Well done for your resolve. You won't regret it, as it is real life-changer. You say your goal is to get to 5k and stick with that. At the moment, could I suggest that you complete the programme, which for most of us, doesn't result in running 5k in 30 mins, but it does result in fitness and happiness that you can run for 30 minutes!
You may be surprised what you end up aiming for when you finish the programme! Enjoy the programme, start very slowly, keep it slow and steady throughout and you will do this!
Oh one more thing - ignore the advice to breathe different ways you’ll here on the app. Just breathe how you can. It sorts itself out once you get through 5-8 minute runs.
Good for you for making the decision to doc25k. Like you I hadn't exercised for many years and was overweight. I started c25k in April and graduated in June.
When I started c25k I also reduced significantly the amount of carbs and sugar in my diet, to date I've lost nearly 2 stone.
Tips: drink plenty of water throughout the week.
Do a playlist of your favourite songs
Don't get disheartened if you don't complete the run first time, just try it again.
Hi I run for 30 mins roughly every 2 days and do between5-5.5k each time. I will eventually work towards 10k but at the moment I'm happy with regular exercise.
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