34 year old male parent of a diabetic child. Not done exercise since she was diagnosed trying to get out to help my mental health as suffer with stress and stress related problems.
Stressed daddy: 34 year old male parent of a... - Couch to 5K
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Welcome to the forum and well done on your decision.
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.
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What a great idea. Enjoy the process and the tremendous sense of achievement to be gained from the programme. (Also such a good example to your daughter)
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Mental health is one of my main reasons for running. It motivates me to run a minimum of 3 times a week without fail. I can hand on heart say running helps massively 👍🏽
Well done! I've never run before and feel great afterwards. I hope you enjoy it as much.
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Hi there, glad you found something that you enjoy/helps - stick with it and take it easy! : )
When I run I can feel stress melt away, like butter in a hot pan. It is unbelievable how great running is to manage life’s challenges and you will be a great role model for your daughter; demonstrating how to take care and control of your health. Good luck 😉