congrats on starting!
I am a shade over 6 ft. and my weight is comparable to yours- I just did the W5D3 run this morning- it's the first 20 minute run that most of us eagerly anticipate/dread
some advice?
you will get here soon enough-so JUST do the prescibed workouts- absolutely resist any urge to tinker with them, simply do exactly what is called for in each work out
If you are at all like me- the first wek or so will seem a bit beneath you-and you will have the urge to add a little to the workouts- just don't do it- TRUST the program
Also--, I found a basic,easy stretch took care of the foot/shin/ankle/heel thing- here is what you do
FIRST thing in the morning-BEFORE you get out of bed-lay flat on your back under the covers- your legs are nice and warm- keep your knees straight-and bend your ankles and pull your toes back towardes your knees-hold that for 10 seconds- relax for 10 seconds-and repeat fror 10 sets
try to do the same thing 3-4 times through the day-you can do it sitting in a chaijust lean back and lock your knees straight in front of you-and flex the ankle and pull the toes back
you will feel a stretch-maybe even an itching in your heel-and you will feel tension across the top of your foot and the front of your ankle/shins
within 2-3 weeks,all your shin,ankle,heel problems will be gone-at least mine were.
also- you are a big guy- take care of yourself-ice your knees down for 10-15 minutes after a run-it REALLY helps
I am starting week six and I don't have to ice my knees or take any anti-imflamatories now- but I still do-additionally I am wearing braces on both knees which made a tremendous difference.- no discomfort at all,now-to speak of- but W3-4 my knees were bothering me a bit after runs walking up or down stairs.
take it slow, do the workouts EXACTLY as prescribed and it will all fall into place for you faster than you can imagine
TRUST the workout- they really get you there!
Best wishes,
stephen
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