Hi!
I'm 39, male, haven't done any exercise in many years and recently took up C2K. I'm just about in the healthy weight range for my height, bordering on slightly overweight.
I've made it to the end of Week 5 (by Wednesday, today), in five weeks.
A few things I'd appreciate feedback on:
I ran 4.25 km at 07:10 per km today to complete Day 3 of Week 5. Is that really slow / a short distance? It's less than I was managing the previous week (which was more like 4.65 or so at 6.50).
I finished Day 3 today because even thought I did Day 2 yesterday, I found out I wouldn't be able to run tomorrow due to work. And I was determined to get it over with, the 20 minute without a break had been to the forefront of the my mind! I'm relieved that I managed it without massive discomfort. I'd rather not not run before starting Week 6 on Sunday. I was thinking it might be best to re-do Day 2 on Friday or Saturday, instead of pushing myself to Day 3 again? Any thoughts?
My main concern is injury stopping me from doing this.
I'm still getting pains in my legs and they're often stiff (though nothing unbearable). I run on grass to minimise damage, and I wear v good support trainers bought after getting my gait analysed.
I stretch using the exercises in this video before running: youtube.com/watch?v=LmBp05_...
Are those stretches OK for the job, do other users reckon?
Thanks! I have to say I have found this programme really satisfying. Just knowing I am finally exercising regularly again is a massive relief in itself. I want to be able to keep it up, so that's why I'd like feedback from the more experienced.
Chris