Janviv Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Finally at the 3rd attempt I managed to get through the 1st 3 minute run, I can manage the 2nd part of the run, but having breathing issues at the beginning of a run, due I think to age (66), mass (overweight), never having run before & Asthma. I am going to repeat Wk 3 & hope I can get through it, but will I cope with what comes next & why is my distance is getting shorter, I ended week 1 day 3 at just over 2 miles, but now I am doing 1.75, why? maramsden and Anne Lang 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Hi Jan, Just repeat days when you feel like it. It does get better. As for the distance, i just think it is how they setup their days??? I will have to ask. Good luck to you and keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janviv Posted June 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Thanks for your support, I think I will have to repeat fairly often as the runs get longer, but I do know I am recovering quicker, just need the council to flatten a 5k stretch of road to make it easier. Ha ha jackiebradley1609 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Awesomw Jan. You got this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpwmsw Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I'm starting week 3 tomorrow. I'm nervous about the 3 minutes but I remember not being able to do week 1 very well and I did it. Do you take rest days? If so, how long in between? I would like to run 3 days, off 1 day, etc. Does that sound normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natcatvet Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I was also same boat jan worried as older (47), never run, overweight. My view has been keep jogging just slowly slowly slowly - repeat a day if you need no drama. I My routine is I do my session, next 1-2 days I walk only, the next session 1-2 days from previous run to let the leg muscles recover. Works for me - currently finished week 4 day 1 with difficulty so will repeat this day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janviv Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Hi, my original post was from June & I am pleased to say I graduated C25K in August, if you do the math it took a few weeks longer for me than some, but I'm 66, asthmatic & really did start from scratch, I hadn't run since school. I still can't run a 5k without a stop or 2, but my best time is a Parkrun in under 35 mins. Now that the cold weather is here I already struggle, so my runs are shorter & I am so much slower, but I will go out when I can. My goal is to be able to run a 10k next year. In short, use the C25k app & forums to help & guide you, you are the only person who can get you off the couch, but you are also the person who knows when to build on repeating stages, don't worry about how long it takes, provided you are honest with yourself you will progress. Well done. Wendell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natcatvet Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Great to hear someone like me finished! It's hard to imagine I'll get there but I'm taking one session at a time. Well done to you Ruthie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linita&i Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Well, hats off to you! You should be so proud of yourself, 66? Asthmatic? What the heck? This is brilliant motivation! Thank you for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linita&i Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Well, hats off to you! You should be so proud of yourself, 66? Asthmatic? What the heck? This is brilliant motivation! Thank you for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 way to go 51 on start week 3 tomorrow i will repeat days if i need. What an inspiration you all are 66 and running with asthma holy cow. If u can do it I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 so how are you guys doing i started w4 today not to bad of a run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natcatvet Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 Week 4 was when I started repeating sessions Anne but then week 5 was pretty good. Sounds like you are progressing easily Anne Lang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 chasing babies 5 days a week at work helps and all the walking i did prior to starting running might help ive been on my fitness journey a long time and very slow if i need to i will repeat glad week 5 was good for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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