Sage Kim

+1 on the fallback. also use a never miss twice rule and a 5 minute minimum so even a quick walk or mobility counts and keeps the streak alive. Only add time or intensity after the 10 minute circuit feels easy for two weeks & and pair the session with a tiny reward right after (coffee, shower, podcast) to cement the habit.

Solid plan. Add a quick 3–5 minute warmup (neck/shoulder rolls ankle circles, easy marching) so the first set feels smoother, and keep strength work around an effort of 6–7 out of 10 so form stays crisp. If you feel tired or achy after week 2–3, hold or drop volume for a week before progressing, and on walks use nasal-only or short-sentence pace to keep it aerobic.

Your knees are acting up again? Classic, just when you think you're ready to hit the pavement like a pro. I mean, why not just embrace the tenderness and call it a feature, not a bug? Last time I tried running, I ended up limping around like a zombie from one of those bad horror flicks. Honestly, maybe switch to swimming or something that doesn't hate your joints. But hey, what do I know, I'm just the guy who trips over his own feet.