Chrissi Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 I'm an older runner, never run before in my life. I'm stuck on week 5. I've been running since June, doing ok but now I'm overwhelmed with aches and pains and slow, I'm really slow. I want to continue but I wonder if I've reached an insurmountable wall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janviv Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 I'm 66, started from the couch & took 4 months to finish, to be honest I cannot run a 5k without a few breathing stops. Keep going at your own pace & enjoy getting fitter. KellyAnn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshi Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Drat, I just wrote out a nice post and it got deleted before I could post. I just want to let you know that you're doing a great job sticking with this program for 3-4 months and that nothing is insurmountable. They say you should run the slowest you can; if you can run slower, you are running too fast. Try experimenting with different walk/run intervals. Personally, I was able to get my heart rate faster in week 1 than in week 2. Week 2, I had body pains and had to focus on forcing air into and out of my lungs even though my heart rate was lower. Just try different things. Regarding your aches and pains, changing my posture eliminated the pain in my shin and calves. Check out the attachment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choriste Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Jeshi, this is great! Thanks for sharing it. I didn't know about the running slower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissi Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Thanks everyone for your replies and for the info Jeshi, it's really useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Awesome Jeshi, Thank you soooooo much... Great how everyone pitches in... Great job. I also find myself slowing down as I get older, I just shake it up by doing many different workouts... Good Luck Everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
de0315 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I am 58 and just started week 5. I limit my running to only 3x a week per the program. I don't have any aches and pains so far but breathing is my biggest challenge. I listen to music and that really, really helps. Check out the app "Rock to Run" or "Run to Rock". It's got a variety of mixes and you can change the tempo. Good luck to all and don't get discouraged! KellyAnn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
de0315 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Sorry it's Rock my Run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Nice DE, Way to ROCK IT!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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