Tan39 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Well I did this app about 2 years ago and it certainly changed my life. I am 43 years old, never been a runner, heck couldn't even run 50 metres without being totally out of breath. The day I remember most about the c2 5 k app was the day I had to run 20 minutes non stop. I needed up doing this on a treadmill. For me it felt like such a big achievement. I was over the moon... I completed my first 10 km race nearly 1 year ago. Shortly after that I injured my hamstring and literally couldn't run. I took some weeks off, then decided to give home workouts a go. I did insanity, t25 and others. These workouts were amazing. With running I only ever dropped 2 kgs, crosstraining, strengh and weights dropped a further 4 -5kgs off my body weight . I wasn't that overweight to start off with, but certainly wanted to increase fitness and loose those kgs I haven't been able to loose since having my 2 gorgeous girls. Well, now I am back into my pre baby size. I started running back in February this year, my running is improving. I unfortunatley reinsured myself on the hamstring, physio took care of that, plus I suffer from plantar fasccitis. My first half marathon is just 2 days away. Bit nervous, I will be happy to just cross the finish line. On Monday I start treatment with a podiatrist that will realign my bones to combat he plantar fasccitis. This should be interesting. To all of you who are starting their running journey, I am proof that anyone can become a runner. What does help down the track is cross, strengh and weight training. Also watch what you put in your mouth if you are looking to loose some weight. Enjoy! mycowsnz and charlyhorse14 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runQrun Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Good luck on your first half marathon!!! My only advice is to take in every moment and NOT worry about the clock. Enjoy it! Looking forward to hearing about your experience :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tan39 Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Thanks runQrun. It was an awesome day. I thought I would struggle the last 5 km but it was easier than I thought. The only thing that didn't work out for me is my heartrate. I have been training in aerobic zone and that's where I wanted to be but the obvious exit net and adrenaline pushed me into anaerobic straight away. Hence I was so sore on Monday, I could hardly walk. All good now though. Would def do it again next year. I am lucky to live in a place where it is such a flat and absolutely gorgeous route. My time was 2.25 btw very happy with that considering my injuries. mycowsnz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvincent78 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Half marathon... That's pretty cool! Thanks for sharing the encouragement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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