Couch 2 5K motivation and support group!

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  • davert123
    davert123 Posts: 1,568 Member
    I've done something similar and if you take your time it's not impossible. I think the trick is to build up very gradually. The way I did it was to start walking first of all for a few weeks and then when it was quite I used to break out into a gentle trot for a few meters and then walk again. Very soon I could trot more than I was walking and then I was running all the way around. As I've said though I think I made it because I took my time rather than rush it. I looked at it as a lifestyle change. for me I ended up running to far to fast, I ended up completing a half marathon but developed tendinitis so I've had 2 years off. Went out for a couple of 3K runs over Christmas though and nothing hurt so I'm going back to it. This brings me on to my final experience - I think I got badly injured because I increased my distance to fast but also (and mainly) because i didn't stretch out after the runs. I stretch my calf's every day now so if you are starting out I would recommend you follow suit - even on the days you are not exercising. It takes less 1 1/2 minutes to do this properly (2x20 secs per leg L-R-L-R) and if it can save your whole exercise programme from disaster. Its better to become supple than to to end up not being able to walk lol
  • ddavies919
    ddavies919 Posts: 1,005 Member
    Grrrrrr!!!!! I came home to grab my headphones so i could listen to my Pandora while I started and they're no where to be found! I think my son has them! Needless to say, it didn't happen today. I actually tried to do it in my house while I watched the news but it's not the same as moving outside!

    I ended up doing my Turbo Fire and still got a great sweat!

    Thanks again for all the tips guys! And feel free to keep posting here if you want, I could use the support!

    Deb
  • zta1989
    zta1989 Posts: 36 Member
    I did my second day today. I accidentally repeated W1D1 because I forgot to scroll to W1D2, but I have to admit that this is a cool program for easing back into running. I haven't really run since college (which was sporadic then) - almost 20 years ago. I've set myself a goal of running at least one 5K before December 31.
  • Osu2k1
    Osu2k1 Posts: 116 Member
    Starting week 2 today!!!
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