Hi all. I wanted to post this in the +200 thread but couldn't figure out how! I used to be a runner. I used to run 3 miles, 4 to 5 times a week. I was much thinner then. During a bad marriage and terrible divorce, I gained 80 pounds. Now I am 5'4 at 221 lbs (last sunday I was 225! but i am not eating processed foods as part of my getting healthy routine!). I got the Couch to 5k app because I love running and I want to return to it but I know I need to work on my diet and ease into it. So, I started my first run on Saturday. 2.2 miles over 36 minutes (I did 6 extra minutes on the free run). Today, I did 2.6m in 42 mins. I am going to take a break tomorrow but I was planning on jogging/walking again on Tuesday. My question is this: in doing the C25K, is it okay to walk/jog more than 3x a week if you feel like it? Even though it has only been two jogs, I feel great. I spend a lot of time stretching after I walk/jog, so my legs and feet (and knees and ankles) feel fine. I notice that I have a little back soreness when jogging bc my core is really weak, but when I am not jogging/walking, my back is fine. If I am not hurting, is it okay to do 4 or 5 walk/jogs in a week while doing the C25K program?
Please share your advice and thoughts! Thank you!