From Couch To 5K In The New Year For Beginners
It is the easiest thing in the world to make that resolution, but much tougher to keep to it. Nothing is more frequently heard than thosethat say they are going to get fit this year– and this time they really mean it! The excuses come a little later. In 2025 the beginning of the year has been extremely cold and dragging yourself out of bed on a Saturday morning to go on that Park Run is a challenge in itself! With the continued snow on the ground and the hard frost, some runs are understandably cancelled for safety reasons. One week missed out puts up even more mental barriers to getting back into your stride next week. In your head it would seem so much easier to start your get-fit programme in the warmer weather, “may wait a month or two” Is a thought that pops into your brain. Be early at the venue to warm up But if you are still willing and able to carry on, then one brief word of warning about looking after your body on those cold starts. A sports massage at this Northe...