Platypus' Beginners Guide to Running

[wozzizname]

Having got rather sick of resembling a potato, I've started on the C25K programme. I'm sixty years old, and apart from regular walks, haven't done any proper exercise for years, hence I'm at least 16lbs overweight. I just did week 2 run 2, which went ok so I'm hoping I can keep this up, and it'd be good to get to a point where I don't fear the street furniture is going to overtake me as I puff along.

 

[Bunko]

After getting to half marathon runs a lot happened in my life a few years ago (nothing bad) so I gave up running “for a bit”. Oh how I wish I didn’t make excuses and continued to run!

The bug is back now though I can feel it! Just waiting for some budget running shoes to arrive and I’ll be hitting the pavements again. Overweight and lacking fitness I’ll be starting right back at the beginning of c25k Week 1, Day 1

If by some miracle my fitness returns after a few runs would you guys continue the program or advance ahead slightly? I do not want an injury so my plan is to persevere if needed.