Joy of running with a challenge

[Rustigranny]

At end of September my son- in-law wanted to know if I would think about 10k. I started running last October C25k at age 72. I've never run or wanted to run in my life. I am now on the way to 10k. I love running its a joy. Clocked up my longest run this am. No wind on the south coast. Lovely

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations on starting C25K and running at the tender age of 72, that is the same age that I was when I graduated last summer, I was at a parkrun yesterday and it was amazing how many people in their 70's ran it in under 35 minutes, some under 30 minutes.

[Rustigranny in reply to AlMorr]

Interesting. Thank you for your encouragement.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Great effort, how is your 10k training going? Is your son in law to be cheering you all the way to the finish line?

[Rustigranny in reply to Grannyhugs]

9k accomplished today. Felt so pleased. Felt in good shape too! But there was only a little wind. The wind is a big factor when you run along the coast. It can knock the wind out of your sails (or lungs as the case may be!)

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Congratulations on running your longest run so far and good luck getting to 10k. 😊😊

[Rustigranny in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks I need encouragement.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Fantastic, well done Rustigranny, that’s a great achievement. 👏👏👏

[Rustigranny in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you !!!

[NewRunner4 Graduate10]

Very well done getting out there and running. Good luck getting to that 10K! 😀👍

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Fantastic, well done. So much to be admired, your family must be so proud. 10k is within your grasp. Go for it!

[Spain5k]

Well done to you!I'm sure you are inspiring other people to have a try.

Isn't it amazing what we can do?