My First Post

[Anthony59]

This is my first post! I am 59 and have competed at Latin American Dancing for many years but Covid-19 had put a complete stop to this. I needed something to replace it and Couch to 5 K has been brilliant! I am doing my 3rd run in week 7 tonight and really looking forward to it. I am a heavy lad so I have put a lot of emphasis on the strength training on the rest days. I feel for me this is vital. I just love the challenge. It is 30 years since I last ran regularly. Scary!

[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.

[Anthony59 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Brilliant! Thank you.

[LindaR62 Graduate]

That’s a great idea, to replace your dancing with running. The strength training is also a good idea. I have just graduated from the C25k today, and feel a sense of achievement. This running programme will help us to a happier healthier future for sure! Well done for getting so far.

[Anthony59 Graduate in reply to LindaR62]

Thank you!

[Imoca]

Scary indeed. But the feelings you get from knowing you're doing something that you've not done for years is amazing 🤘

[Anthony59 Graduate]

Absolutely! Thank you.