Week 3 Run 1

[Wirefox]

Starting running again at age 60 and it's not going too badly so far! Knees are a bit stiff to begin with but usually loosen up on the run. Was a bit apprehensive at moving up to 3 mins of running but it was fine. Enjoyed Jo Whiley's 'ancient' reference to bouncy Spotty Dog from the Woodentops!

[acountrycabbage Graduate]

Welcome to the forum!

I ran with Jo too, loved her commentary 😃 Sounds like you’re doing brilliantly, keep going and update us with your progress 💪🏼

Are you doing post-run stretches? These will help with any soreness and niggles.

Here’s a link to the NHS recommended ones:

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/h...

[Wirefox Graduate in reply to acountrycabbage]

Thank you for the encouragement! Yes, doing the post-run stretches, and will post updates 😉

[acountrycabbage Graduate in reply to Wirefox]

💪🏼🤩

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

That’s great 😀 we started at 63 and it’s made a huge difference so i hope you keep it up and if you need extra rest days between run days take them and run on fresh legs

[Wirefox Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you for the tip! 😊

[LottieMW Graduate]

😂 Aah yes, The Woodentops and Spotty Dog...very mindful of trying not to bob up and down!

I started the day after my 65th birthday...just come to the end of my first consolidation week.

Don’t forget to do the warm up dynamic stretches too 😊 Have you watched the Japanese slow jogging video too?

Enjoy...🐌🐢🏃🏻‍♀️🍂🧡🍁

[Wirefox Graduate in reply to LottieMW]

Congratulations on your achievement! Where can I find the warm up stretches and the slow jogging video?

[LottieMW Graduate in reply to Wirefox]

Thank you 😊

Everything you need to know is here...(it’s one of the ‘pinned’ posts)...

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Slow jogging...

m.youtube.com/watch?ebc=ANy...

Enjoy!

[Wirefox Graduate in reply to LottieMW]

Thank you!

[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.

[Wirefox Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you!