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I didn’t start running until my mid-30s. I’m in my mid-late 40s now.

• plandis 5y ago
  Were you generally fit before hand? I’m in my early 30s and I’ve tried starting couch to 5k but inevitably give up after repeating week 2 like 7 times because my legs and feet are in pain. Tried changing how I run, shoes I wear, etc… Any tips?
  • laurent92 5y ago
    Water, stretching the legs, and understanding that you are asking your body to transform. But more importantly, I always remember that when I went 1k to 12k at age 15, it took me six months, running twice a week, pushing like hell through a wall of courage, and I didn’t think it was even possible to run one hour in a row. You may be underestimating what an achievement it is, and be disappointed that it is actually hard. So, keep repeating your best score until you power through it. Also, some people are more made for swimming, others for running.
    • nradov 5y ago
      There's a huge genetic variance in natural talent and response to training. Some people are just fast, and get faster with even minimal training. Others can follow an optimized training plan for years without significantly improving their speed. Most of us fall somewhere in the middle.