Back to the running...

[vx220]

Somehow I managed to volunteer to help with a pupil and staff running club at school, despite not having done any serious running since 2009!

So I need to start over, while all the paperwork goes through!!!

Don't think I can delay anymore, so out I go! Wish me luck...

[vx220]

Well, that was appalling!

Jog, walk, jog, walk, gag, held it back...

[Roger645]

Maybe try the couch to 5 k as a way of getting yourself back to running?

[B19GRR]

Roger645 said:

Maybe try the couch to 5 k as a way of getting yourself back to running?

He just described C25K though!

OP, surely as the 'coach' you don't actually need to do any running, just shout a lot at the kids/teachers to run faster?

[Hoofy]

vx220 said:

Well, that was appalling!

Jog, walk, jog, walk, gag, held it back...

Don't overdo-it. I discovered that you're never too old to get shin splints!

[ewenm]

Are you coaching or group leading or both?

Coaches don't need to be runners - an old coach of mine was not a runner but was a great coach (he had coached 40+ athletes to international competition selection).

Group leaders however need to be comfortable at the pace of the group.

[Willy Nilly]

Where a bouts in essex are you?

[vx220]

Thanks for support

Is going to be more difficult now compared to '08.

Job is very different, I used to be able to plan exercise and recovery. But I had football training this afternoon, got a bootcamp tomorrow. Wednesday is a hike!

None of this is too extreme, but I am getting on!