couch to 5K!

Revlish
Revlish Posts: 62 Member
Just started a very slow and easy couch-to-5k running program. At this point I'm running for a minute and walking for 1.5. Great phone app that's free or cheap (depending on the features you want).

I thought I was still too fat to run and should wait, but after doing some research discovered I don't need to wait! I'm 58 now and have some chronic pain issues, so I'm being more mindful to warm up and cool down. I've also been working out consistently since last January, have dropped 40 pounds and gotten much stronger and more resilient. I feel so good. I'm going to get into the best shape of my life over these next few years. :)

I found a running group for over 50 people on FB that's so inspiring!

Anyone else want to start a couch to 5k and support each other? Accountability buddies really help me keep going, even when I wobble a LOT. haha

What's your next small goal and what helps you keep on keepin' on?

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  • RockinMBC
    RockinMBC Posts: 48 Member
    I’m 57 - and just hit my highest weight ever in December. I dusted off our treadmill and have been briskly walking 5k a day. Maybe I’ll be able to jog / run someday soon! Been steadily losing a pound a week - so I’m happy with the results!
  • Revlish
    Revlish Posts: 62 Member
    RockinMBC wrote: »
    I’m 57 - and just hit my highest weight ever in December. I dusted off our treadmill and have been briskly walking 5k a day. Maybe I’ll be able to jog / run someday soon! Been steadily losing a pound a week - so I’m happy with the results!

    ah, nice! Great job! Congrats! That's a nice chunk of moving.

    (Sorry, MFP didn't notify me that anyone had responded. :) )