Signed up for my first 5k and haven't....

vmarie74

Even begun to try to run. I hope I can do this. 5k is on April 20th. I have a very hurt shoulder from kickboxing that I think I'll need surgery on. Can't hardly move it for 4 months now - no insurance, so haven't gone to the doctor.

I desperately want to be in shape. I am about 50 lbs over weight, have asthma and am approaching 40. Here I go ...my journey to the healthiest me yet.

I will gladly accept any advice.

Otter1422

Wow that is pretty aggressive, I started the Coolrunnings C25K 6 weeks ago. In fact just finished my week 6 workout 3 run today and I am SPENT. I too have about 50LB or so still to lose. I thought I was pretty bold signing up for one at the end of May and a couple more in August. Don't know that I am in a position to give you match advice except maybe grab one of the C25K programs and don't worry about pace go slow and your stamina will build up and speed can come later. Best of luck to you.

likitisplit

I agree with Otter. The Couch to 5k programs are about 9 weeks long, so you should be able to get fit in time - I'm worried about starting with a hurt shoulder though...you use more of your body than you realize running.

gomisskellygo

Even begun to try to run. I hope I can do this. 5k is on April 20th. I have a very hurt shoulder from kickboxing that I think I'll need surgery on. Can't hardly move it for 4 months now - no insurance, so haven't gone to the doctor.

I desperately want to be in shape. I am about 50 lbs over weight, have asthma and am approaching 40. Here I go ...my journey to the healthiest me yet.

I will gladly accept any advice.

It's okay to walk some of it. When I finished C25K last year, I was not running a 5k. I walked probably 25% of my first 5K. And that is okay! I did better on the next one and so on! You may be shocked about how many walkers there are.

Good luck!