3 years on...

[Burstcouch]

I can't believe its now 3 years since I completed Couch to 5k. Right at the beginning I remember running for about 90 seconds and praying for it to end, so I could walk again. I never thought I would ever complete the programme and achieved my goal of being able to run outside.

Well here I am despite a number of injuries/illnesses and some doggy weather conditions. Having moved from London to Scotland in that time and now able to run 10k's.

I feel I have come a long way and met some nice folks along the way. Not bad for someone who started running for the first time in her 50's.

So all of you just starting off or reaching your goal, your going to love that feeling when you achieve your first 5k.

I know I am not finished yet in achieving my goals. There are lots of new challenges ahead I hope.

Next Sunday the 10th Race for Life 5k, running with my sister's dog.

The following Sunday 17th. Woman's 10k in Glasgow.

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

3 years! Congrats! It's a great programme isn't it? We're amazing too aren't we - those of us who run because of it?

[Burstcouch Graduate in reply to Curlygurly2]

Still enjoying it which is great. Everyone who is able to run or jog now is just great.

[AncientMum Graduate]

Fantastic! What a great success story Burstcouch. Good luck with those races

[Burstcouch Graduate in reply to AncientMum]

Thanks Ancient Mum. I feel very lucky to achieved this so far.

[Pat184 Graduate]

Lovely post Burstcouch, 3 years when we started the program. Lots of ups and downs with health issues but still out there doing it again after 5 months on the bench. On w8 (28mins) but carried on for 40, still not bad for a 76 year old. Good luck on your 2 runs. Like your encouragement to the newbies, if we more mature ladies can do it they can. Pat 😅

[Burstcouch Graduate in reply to Pat184]

Great isn't it Pat184, I hope this is an inspiration to others. And despite the ups and downs we have both just get back on the running saddle again. Age is never a limitation for this programme.

[goonkeepgoing Graduate]

Inspirational. Thank you wishing you many more happy years of running

[Burstcouch Graduate in reply to goonkeepgoing]

Thanks so much.

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Lovely to hear from someone who graduated at the same time as me... I get a bit mournful sometimes at all the people who come and go!

[Burstcouch Graduate in reply to GoogleMe]

Totally agree GoogleMe. When I started there was some amazing inspirational folks on here of all ages and I just wonder where they are all now?

For all the newbies, it is great to have a whole lot of folks going through the same as you. I do hope many will go on to do better things.

[c4ts Graduate]

Hey Burstcouch - do you want to say hello in Glasgow?

[Burstcouch Graduate in reply to c4ts]

Hi what are you doing? the woman's 10k?

[c4ts Graduate in reply to Burstcouch]

Yes - so is someone else from the FB group - not sure if she posts on it.

[ancientrunner Graduate]

Congratulations - it is amazing isn't it. I'm about 6 months behind you and still surprised I do it. Linda

[Burstcouch Graduate in reply to ancientrunner]

Me too I surprise myself, my friends and family that I can still go out there and run a good 6 miles.

[Potty Graduate]

Lovely post and inspiring that you're still going 3 years later :-). I love it and can't imagine not wanting to go out and run but amazingly I've only been running 16 weeks including the 9weeks program so sometimes worry that the novelty will wear off. Thanks for sharing your post

[Burstcouch Graduate in reply to Potty]

Hi Potty I used to think oh the novelty might wear off, but I constantly try different route, or do them in reverse, and changing my playlist music frequently really helps.

there are always goals still to achieve. I just wonder about a half marathon one day....but not right now.

[misswobble Graduate]

Wahay! Well done you

Running with the dog will be fun. Have a great time. Good luck with the 10 k too.

I'm an over 50's runner too but loving the races. They're a blast!

[Burstcouch Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Great atmosphere and a good way to raise money for a charity. Today it was torrential rain and cold and all I kept thinking was please don't let it be like this on the 10th. Over 50's can still get fir can't they.

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Many congratulations Burstcouch. It's fantastic that you're still running and still loving it. The very best of luck with your races and all your future runs!

[Burstcouch Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks so much irishprincess. I am feeling really good and in a positive frame of mind about my running.