The Fitness Thread

[Hereford Wolf]

AND... Week one is over, how did I do

Last Sunday went for a walk with Mrs D, about 6k
Monday about a 5k walk with a bit of jogging thrown in and to finish off
Wednesday, 2.5 mile "run". (walk for 90 seconds, jog for 60 seconds) Had to stop a couple of times and sit on a bench and it took me 38 minutes from front door to front door.
Friday, the same "run" only this time I was able to keep moving without sitting down/stopping. I mean, it's uphill back to my street and I WANTED to stop, my brain telling me it's fine to stop and my muscles screaming at me but in the nick of time, as I started the uphill section, a song hit in my headphones with a brilliant, thumping drum beat and that powered me upwards. Did that in 33 minutes!

Today was weigh-day... I am down to 15st 2lbs, a loss of 12lbs in a week. That has really given me a new purpose and a huge boost!
No bread, very few biscuits at home and none at work and no alcohol. I can do this!

Oh, but please tell me the running bit will get easier!!

I started just like you!
18 months later I completed my first marathon in 3hrs 29 mins.

You will soon begin to enjoy it and appreciate the benefits it brings.
Keep records so you can see your progress.

 

[Tredman]

AND... Week one is over, how did I do

Last Sunday went for a walk with Mrs D, about 6k
Monday about a 5k walk with a bit of jogging thrown in and to finish off
Wednesday, 2.5 mile "run". (walk for 90 seconds, jog for 60 seconds) Had to stop a couple of times and sit on a bench and it took me 38 minutes from front door to front door.
Friday, the same "run" only this time I was able to keep moving without sitting down/stopping. I mean, it's uphill back to my street and I WANTED to stop, my brain telling me it's fine to stop and my muscles screaming at me but in the nick of time, as I started the uphill section, a song hit in my headphones with a brilliant, thumping drum beat and that powered me upwards. Did that in 33 minutes!

Today was weigh-day... I am down to 15st 2lbs, a loss of 12lbs in a week. That has really given me a new purpose and a huge boost!
No bread, very few biscuits at home and none at work and no alcohol. I can do this!

Oh, but please tell me the running bit will get easier!!

Are you doing coach to 5k? It’s how I started and guides you through mixing walking with running. Too much too soon and you will get injured.

 

[Hereford Wolf]

Best running tip I ever had….

Start slowly and then slow down.

 

[Aikiwolf]

Are you doing coach to 5k? It’s how I started and guides you through mixing walking with running. Too much too soon and you will get injured.

Sounds like you were in the pub with @darlowolf64 and I when he asked for advice

C25k is a great app and yes Darlo, the running bit does get easier!

 

[Tredman]

It’s tough starting in winter.