awaldram's Journal, 14 February 2018

Wow! that’s like athlete level body fat% I’d really like to start running after being quite sedentary for a while, any tips? 

you've done so well! 

Hi Angel, I spent my whole life not running due to a ruptured ACl when I was 18 always thought running hurt it. But Aug 16 started walking to lower BP around 10 miles a week. As fat fell off started running just over junctions initially as part of walk slowly increasing. Knees weren't a big issue but over the following 4 months tore most muscles in legs at some point. But found it quite an easy fit into my lifestyle early morning running. Now run 35 Miles a week with around 25 miles walking with dogs as well. biggest issue is aerobically I'm fitter than my physical body hence when running uphill have managed to stretch/tear both Achilles. Not stopped me running just slowed me down :D 

That’s amazing. I’ve been recovering from spinal surgery, so haven’t done much other than physio and some Pilates. Now I’m feeling so much better I feel ready to get fit and healthy again. I’ve been walking, but literally having dreams about running lol. Anyway, I’ve just ordered a treadmill. Wish me luck!