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I have not really done structured excercise since I joined a gym about ten years ago, so I was hoping that this app could get me back to fitness.

I am 28 years old, male, a little overweight, my diet wasn't excessive, but I have had the odd takeaway and I have never been a calorie counter. I started the programme on Sunday and found the 7th rep of running quite hard work, but I got a 'second wind' before the final rep and ran fine. Today I ran the second run of week one and found it a little easier.

I have cut back on the crap- no chocolates and no snacks, and I eat a bowl of Weetabix before I go out for my runs in the morning. I was wondering what the best diet would be on the days between runs- anything I should be eating more of and what foods should I avoid?

I was also wondering at what point did you guys see a marked improvement in your fitness- what week stood out for you?

Hi Gawii,
Congrats for starting the program.
Don't be surprised if you find each week to be a bit of a challenge. It takes time to condition the body to running.
Regarding food, you are on the right track, cut back on junk food and subsitute with healthy food. I usually have coffee and a banana before my early morning run. Not recommending this; it just works for me. I'll have a light breakfast after running.
I noticed a change in my body after completing week 2. My upper body and thighs felt toned, and my posture had improved. Running has done more for my abs than sit-ups ever did!
Good luck, and stay the course. You won't regret it!

Cheers! I am sticking to it and hopefully i'll see a gradual improvement...

Hiya Gawii

Good to here that you're enjoying the running. I'm 40 and really my gym work was weights. I'm now on week 5 and I have to say from week 3 onwards I felt great after each run. Tired yes. But a great feeling of calm.

It does get easier I'm now running 20 minutes no problem and starting week 6.

Stick at it. If I can do it at 40 you can at 28.

Good luck

Bryan

BryanOC wrote:Hiya Gawii

Good to here that you're enjoying the running. I'm 40 and really my gym work was weights. I'm now on week 5 and I have to say from week 3 onwards I felt great after each run. Tired yes. But a great feeling of calm.

It does get easier I'm now running 20 minutes no problem and starting week 6.

Stick at it. If I can do it at 40 you can at 28.

Good luck

Bryan

Thanks for the encoragement mate. I have never, ever been someone who has done structured excersise, so like I said in my opening post, I am/was unfit and overweight. This plan has been brilliant so far- I am up to Week 2 Run 2 and I felt fantastic this morning- I even sprinted the final 15 seconds of the final rep. I think the great thing about this plan is that you can look back and see improvements; Like in Week 1, run 1 when I was gasping after about 30 seconds of the 7th one minute rep.

I've recently changed my route too, from the busy main road to the quieter backstreets near a graveyard not far from where I live- wider footpaths and the dog has more free rein.

Good luck with your plan Bryan- life begins at 40! lol.

G