C25K at 23st

[Aaron1875]

Any other BIG lads or lady’s doing couch to 5k?

I did wk5r2 today with no problem after taking 3 days rest as my partner gave birth on Friday and I weighed myself today for the first time in years to find that I’m 23st6lb just wondering if there’s anyone else out there running at this kind of weight and where your at? Bit nervous about the 20min run in 2 days but I don’t think it’s going to be a problem

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This breakdown of W5 may help healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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.

[Nikkers09 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Hi there, I struggle quite a lot with reading text- is there an audio or video copy of that link anyplace please? Thanks

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Nikkers09]

I am sorry there is not.

Do you have a smartphone that can read text for you?

[Nikkers09]

Yo 🙋🏻 At 5'3" and 13st 12, I'm like The Little Teapot! I have never ran in my life before and have a bad ankle but I NEED to do SOMETHING to try and shift some of this weight. I worked out my bmi evening and was so upset that I got changed and did my very first lesson for week 1! Good on ya for getting out there too pal 🙂

[newbie-nick Graduate in reply to Nikkers09]

Excellent! Never forget that we are all here to help, support and encourage you. If you have any questions, and it doesn't matter how silly or basic it may sound, do please ask. We have all wondered this and that, and have been too embarrassed to ask... but if you are wondering it, others will be too.Remember, it isn't a race. Slow and steady is the way forward and listen to your body. Oh, rest days are exceptionally important.

Stay in touch and keep us posted... PLEASE.

[newbie-nick Graduate]

2 things. SLOWLY does it and watch this... I've posted it so many time, but it is SO inspiring and relevant.youtu.be/btzJUYd1BVA(Not working as expected?)

[WLWonder Graduate in reply to newbie-nick]

Absolutely amazing, I’d not seen this before. Thanks for posting 😁

[newbie-nick Graduate in reply to WLWonder]

I must admit that I did shed a tear...

[WLWonder Graduate in reply to newbie-nick]

Me too, awe inspiring

[newbie-nick Graduate in reply to WLWonder]

He has a couple of other videos that are worth watching... Stay happy. Stay running and remember that it is now SPRING!!