Advice please. I started couch to 5k on Sunday. After suffering with Fibromyalgia for over 10 years, always having an injury of some sort, ankles and knees and now getting over COVID, I'm taking charge of my health. I have lost 2 stone since the first lockdown and feel ready to start becoming more active. So today should be my 2nd day and there is snow, I see many people run in the snow and I'm fearful of falling or slipping and causing injury. How do you all run in the snow without falling on your backside ? 😁
Just starting Couch to 5k and its snowed! - Couch to 5K
Just starting Couch to 5k and its snowed!
Snow isn’t slippy if it’s still fresh
Ice is slippy
Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.
As Tasha99 says, snow is not that slippery. It is ice you need to avoid and if you are not confident then it is probably best to miss the run.
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.
Well done SJBUTTERFLY on starting C25k and your 2 stone weight loss. 👏🏻👏🏻Personally where I am the pavements have been a bit treacherous, so I’m waiting for the rain to wash it all away. Not worth getting injured for the sake of a few days. Maybe go out for a walk instead, you could check out some potential routes for future runs. Good Luck 👍
If all fails, we have a selection of Indoor Walking Workouts over at our sister Strength and Flexibility Forum : healthunlocked.com/strength...
Those might come in handy! Well done for starting C25k. It certainly has changed my life!