Not run for 25 + Years

[TheSnail]

Just done 2nd run of week 1 and goind it so much harderthan the 1st. Nit heart rate or thighs, but shins felt it. Run was slightly uphill - not steep by any means - but could this be it. Hated running at school and never run since, but want to feel fit. Worried that ill find it hard to progress through the weeks and have no idea how qhickly fitness levels will build.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Welcome.. well done and please do check out this post for Newbies! There is some essential information and great advice there...

As the Original Grey Snail.. I know how you feel..but...on here.. the mantra is slow and steady....and the reasons is... it works...we get where we want to be , injury free and enjoyably!

You take it gently... you never push too hard... you take more than the compulsory rest day between runs if need be...pop in some non impact exercise on dome of your rest days too as the runs get longer.

Keep posting and ask any questions you like! We are all here for you!

[TheSnail in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you 😊

[MsElvis]

I'm dreading my second run because I couldn't fully.finish the first! Well done for not giving up and giving me the push for mine on Thursday! Keep going!!!!

[micey2 Graduate in reply to MsElvis]

Just have another go at the first one as oldfloss says just go steady. Lots of great advice and support from lovely folk on here. Good luck for your next run on Thursday

[TheSnail in reply to MsElvis]

I'm sure you'll do your 2nd. Will post how my 3rd goes Friday. Looking forward to it even though its a bit daunting.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great start. I’d not run for 30 years, so about the same, and was amazed that the fitness I had spent years losing came back in a few weeks. Keep ticking the runs off, keep the pace down, and it will come... happy running.

[Shelley2310 Graduate]

Well done for getting out and doing the second run. I’ll give you a little background of myself-

I graduated last week. I’m classed as morbidly obese (working on it). Last August I gave up smoking, got gp referral to the gym and started healthy eating. I started c25k in September, I honestly thought I was going to die 30 sec into the first 60 sec run. Unfortunately I got a knee injury at the end of w1 (not really c25k related). Anyway I started again in November no more injuries and as I said graduated last week. The best advice I have is go slow, then slow down some more. They say in here ‘embrace your inner snail’, well I can’t catch the snails my walking is faster, BUT I can run for 30 mins! Drink plenty of water everyday. I’ve never run in my life (even wrote my own notes to get out of pe). If can do it anyone can. Happy running 🏃‍♀️

[TheSnail in reply to Shelley2310]

Inspiring - thanks for the advice and good luck with your continued health plan 😀

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to TheSnail]

Thank you and happy running 🏃‍♀️

[Bignose1234]

Same for me but just done week 2 knee hurts a bit but managed it

[TheSnail in reply to Bignose1234]

Next run tomorrow and just bought some knee supports , so fingers crossed

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey

[Jadamski]

Did the same run myself today!! Well done-I think the thing is to pace yourself, perhaps run on grass if you can. I’m feeling particularly heroic as it was -3 when I went out this morning!!!

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to Jadamski]

Well done, you’ve put me to shame....I saw snow at 1am and turned my alarms off for my very early run!! I’ll get out later and do it 😊🏃‍♀️

[Jadamski in reply to Shelley2310]

You go girl!!! It was actually really beautiful and refreshing ( but very cold)

[TheSnail]

Well done you - 3am real dedication !!!!

[Pomme-de-terre]

Did you back down the hill too? I’ve found that downhill does cause shin splints and would advise keeping to the flat as much as possible. Try that and see how you get on. ☺️

[TheSnail]

The uphill felt worse , but shins fine now , so probably just confirmation of how unused i am to exercise........but onwards and upwards. More important kind of enjoying 😊Thanks for the advice.