| Wish me luck! 11:12 - Jan 17 with 840 views | NthQldITFC |
Just psyching myself up to go out for a 'starter' run. Not something I've done much over the years due to nervousness about whether my knees can handle it (too much footy in younger years), but I've done a lot of walking lately and a few little 'sprints' with nephews without too much grief.
Need to get a few pounds off, so I got myself a decent pair of running shoes and some courage. I'll try to limit myself a bit even if all feels good - if I don't post for a bit, you'll probably be able to find me down the knacker's yard. Been doing some stretches and psyching myself up. The muscles are strong, as is the will, just worried about the knees!
Here we go! |  |
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| Wish me luck! on 11:37 - Jan 17 with 782 views | EJP |
Good luck - getting out the door is the hardest part…. |  | | |
| Wish me luck! on 11:37 - Jan 17 with 778 views | NthQldITFC |
| Wish me luck! on 11:37 - Jan 17 by EJP |
Good luck - getting out the door is the hardest part…. |
I know, especially when you're waiting for Walton confirmation (and looking for other excuses). | |
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| Wish me luck! on 11:40 - Jan 17 with 772 views | Swansea_Blue |
Good luck. Start off slowly (no more than 15-18 miles at 3 hour marathon pace) and I'm sure you'll be fine.
Any chance of bequeathing me your trainers? Mine are getting a bit tatty. |  |
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| Wish me luck! on 13:25 - Jan 17 with 710 views | NBVJohn |
Just do it!
Almost exactly 4 years ago, I started off as you have, by building up walking into running and now regularly run in excess of 20 miles a week. Even on early cold mornings I have learned to love it. It has been transformational for me and I lost 3 stone.
Be prepared for setbacks and be patient with your body, push yourself a little too. Above all, the very best of luck, and I hope you find it as fulfilling as I do.
Get through the winter runs - running early on a Spring morning is awesome! |  | | |
| Wish me luck! on 13:28 - Jan 17 with 701 views | NthQldITFC |
I survived it! Knees fine (atm) but slight twinge in the quads. Thanks for the encouragement.
Probably did about two miles with maybe 30% of that walked, but it's a start. [Post edited 17 Jan 2022 13:31]
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| Wish me luck! on 13:46 - Jan 17 with 651 views | Charlie_pl_baxter |
| Wish me luck! on 13:28 - Jan 17 by NthQldITFC |
I survived it! Knees fine (atm) but slight twinge in the quads. Thanks for the encouragement.
Probably did about two miles with maybe 30% of that walked, but it's a start. [Post edited 17 Jan 2022 13:31]
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Well done! I started running a few years back having had dodgy knees. In my case it was cycling that really sorted them out. |  |
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| Wish me luck! on 13:53 - Jan 17 with 633 views | NthQldITFC |
| Wish me luck! on 13:46 - Jan 17 by Charlie_pl_baxter |
Well done! I started running a few years back having had dodgy knees. In my case it was cycling that really sorted them out. |
Thanks, yeah. I do quite a lot of cycling as well, and have really built my leg muscles back up which I think means my knees aren't the problem they were a few years ago, but I don't seem to lose much weight on the bike for some reason. Probably because I cycle past too many chippies! | |
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| Wish me luck! on 14:53 - Jan 17 with 583 views | SaleAway |
| Wish me luck! on 13:53 - Jan 17 by NthQldITFC |
Thanks, yeah. I do quite a lot of cycling as well, and have really built my leg muscles back up which I think means my knees aren't the problem they were a few years ago, but I don't seem to lose much weight on the bike for some reason. Probably because I cycle past too many chippies! |
Cycling past chippies isn't the problem... its the stopping... | |
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| Wish me luck! on 16:38 - Jan 17 with 545 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Wish me luck! on 13:28 - Jan 17 by NthQldITFC |
I survived it! Knees fine (atm) but slight twinge in the quads. Thanks for the encouragement.
Probably did about two miles with maybe 30% of that walked, but it's a start. [Post edited 17 Jan 2022 13:31]
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Couch to 5k is a very good way to ease back into running as a regular habit. Highly recommended. | |
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| Wish me luck! on 17:21 - Jan 17 with 514 views | mutters |
I know it's not the same as throwing on a pair of shoes and out the door you go but have you considered swimming as an alternative? Excellent for all round body conditioning, also great for the old mental health and very kind on the body as fully supported. |  |
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