IanG
pfm Member
Tip #1 (and more important than any others) - take it easy and gently, but keep doing it regularly.
You've already said it yourself, it takes time to 'improve', and the older you get, the more time it takes.
The worst thing would be to push it too far and get injured.
Do you have a goal or target as such, or just general fitness? If the latter then back to tip #1, just go out and enjoy the countryside and fresh air and forget about times and pace. Who cares if you have to walk a bit?!
Hi Rob,
Thanks for your comments.
I didn't start with an explicit target, just general fitness and a desire to keep up with the young guys (and gals) I play badminton with for a few more years. (I've always played competitive local league badminton)
In fact though I have been enjoying the running more than I perhaps expected so who knows what might transpire. I now feel I'd like to get my 5k time down to 30 mins and see what happens. I've no idea if that is achievable or in what time frame but subject to abiding by your Tip #1 I'd like to give it a go.
You're 100% absolutely right that (apart from myself) no-one cares a jot if I have to walk a bit - I just need to get over myself - still feeling 18 in my own head ( which is a good thing !)
Ian