Hi everyone. This is my first post, I think! I attempted this at the beginning of the year but kind of aborted the mission due to the heat. I work in Saudi Arabia and although a friend and I started this in February, within a few weeks we were running in 35-40°C+ heat and so we abandoned it! I decided that if I'm going to manage it I'd need to start the runs while the weather was still a bit on the warm side, but at least the running was minimal, and to go out early in the morning. So far all my runs have been at 4am and to be honest I'm loving it. It's cooling down now but I'm inclined to keep the runs nice and early, which frees up my time in the evening for cycling or tennis.
So, I'm about to do Run 1 of week 6 tomorrow and aim to move directly onto Bridge from 5K to 10k afterwards. What I'm wondering is if the weight loss (assuming you have it to lose) begins to accelerate. I've lost some bit I suppose the first few weeks were not overly challenging. Will this improve?
Welcome to the program and the forum and well done with your progress so far !Do have a read of the program guide here
healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
This is not really a weight loss activity as you won't burn that many calories when running but you are more likely to tone up more !
As far as 5k to 10k is concerned you would be well advised to consolidate your week 9 runs for a few weeks before pushing on towards 10K
I suppose I'm more hoping to lose some weight as the runs progress beyond 5k. I've a friend out here that has lost 20kg from running and only really changed his diet to get the last 5kg off. That said, on day one from not having ran for over 15 years, he pushed himself to run 5km and then gradually further and further.
Your friend is very lucky not to have injured himself and I would urge you not to try to emulate him. Testosterone does not protect you from injury nor does it replace a well structured progressive training plan.
I would 100% echo what IannodaTruffe has said !