Hi there,
I wonder if anyone can help. In the last 6 or 7 months have taken up running. (I did C25K a few years ago, but didn't stick to it.) I started with a beginners group at a local running club which took me to 5k, then a progression course that took me to 8k. Then I had to take some time away over the summer but got back to it and have been pretty consistently going out 3 times a week, usually managing about 5k for each run.
But I'm still finding it so hard - I'm so slow, can't talk and run, and can't manage hills at all. I'm 55 yo and nearly 12 stone so a bit overweight. I really want to get a bit better - mainly so I can keep up with the friends I go with (we all started together), and so I can enjoy it a bit more. I've invested in a Garmin watch but whenever I read about zones, heart rates etc I find it all very confusing and don't know what I should be aiming for. I tried doing some exercises that were supposed to be strengthening, but my body ached so much the next day it put me off - the last thing I want to do is anything that stops me going out for a run! (And when I say I'm slow, I really am - it takes me about 40mins to do 5k!)
What would you advise someone in my position?!
Many thanks!
ps I have to go to work now, so probably won't be able to reply until tomorrow