Para run

[Purplewheels]

Just started couch to 5k, I use a wheelchair so routes are limited. Also. I can't yet fit in 3 a week so doing an adapted version with 2 per week. Wondering if anyone else has done this and has it worked for them?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Good morning to you! Welcome... !

I was not sure whether we had ever had a wheelchair runner using this programme before, but yes we did!

We had someone in 2017... but they only posted once.

Your level of fitness will determine how you move forward... and you will obviously have to define walking pace and running pace yourself, but I can see that otherwise the structure should work for you.

We organise the runs to suit ourselves and our lifestyle... many of us run less than three times a week.. life and all the issues that come with that ,means it is necessary. You run, your way

Please do read this essential post which will give you some advice and support to keep you moving...

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Lots of advice there which could be adapted to suit your demands too?

Hope this may help a little? Do please, keep us posted.

PS

There is a group called Wheel power online...maybe take a look at that?

This site too. may have some useful advice if you feel you need it?

bwaa.co.uk/

[Purplewheels in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

Welcome to the forum! I do hope you find some other pararunners for support & advice but meantime well done for starting on this journey and making adaptations to get going! 🙌😊

[Purplewheels in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Hello and welcome to the forum and the program.

And what a great thing to be doing .

Do have a read of the guide linked to by Oldfloss

I'm sure you can adapt the advice and find what's relevant for you !

I hope you can sort out some useable routes 🤞

Please come back and let us know how you are progressing 🙂👍

[Purplewheels in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you

[Run46 Graduate]

Hi & welcome...I know a few of our runners have said they've done every 3rd day. You can just adapt the programme to suit your lifestyle & level of fitness.

It doesn't matter how long it takes you to get through C25K, it's getting out there for the wonderful benefits of fresh air & exercise that's important 😊👍

[Purplewheels in reply to Run46]

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