Over 60 but want to succeed at C25k

[littleduck]

Hi - a little young woman here (hahaha) so pleased to have found this - here's hoping to better health and continued youth.......

[sjr21]

good luck! well done for starting

[turnturtle Graduate]

I' was well over 60 when I started this programme littleduck. Two years later I'm even older, still running and feel great! Keep at it! It will change your life!

[JoolieB1 Graduate]

Wow, u r an inspiration, anytime is a great time to start C25K. Excited to hear more, keep us all posted 😊 Julie

[littleduck]

Thank you for all your kind wishes - just done second run today - still feel great.. however, got a dodgy knee so have to take it carefully - not going to give up though....

[the_tea_fairy Graduate in reply to littleduck]

If you've a bad knee you might want to try out different surfaces to see what's kindest to it. I run mostly off road (footpaths and fields, and big hills/moorland when I get the chance) and find its much better for my joints. Tarmac gives me sore hips.

[Bazza1234 Graduate]

I'll be 69 in 2 weeks - started C25K 2 years ago - ran my first Half Marathon yesterday.

Welcome - and look forward to hearing more from you

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Welcome - your really in the right place! Plenty of us over sixties here! Good luck - just take it nice and steady. Depending on your starting level of fitness, you may find it beneficial to take extra rest days sometimes.

[littleduck]

Brilliant - you are all so very kind.

Rest day today - I agree with that - even though I want to RUNNNNNNNNNNNNN. Used to do it when I was younger and was very active up to about 42... then lost the plot.... now, can't wait to get my body back in condition and lose a few of those "middle-aged" - eating, alcohol related pounds.

[nhs2015 Graduate]

In the same boat Ducky, veteran I would call it. A few of us around and I think we are doing well.

[littleduck in reply to nhs2015]

hahaha - we are Vintage..... having a come-back. :0

[nhs2015 Graduate in reply to littleduck]

I like "Vintage" . It sort of gives the feeling of frills, satin, long scarfs, leather smells, long necklaces .......... now wouldn't it be a great idea to have a vintage run...... Shame I live so far away

[littleduck in reply to nhs2015]

Love the idea though - might use that... thanks. Just got back from 3rd run of week one... feeling good.

[littleduck]

Knee dodgy - but Physio says that being careful whilst doing my training - as well as performing all the exercises all will be well...yayayaya. Just started week 2 1st run yesterday - found it easier that the runs on week one - suprising.

[Hidden]

Inspired. I'm 61 and thought myself too old to run. Have downloaded the c25k so here goes ................

[littleduck in reply to Hidden]

well done you...how are you getting on? I found week one quite hard and yet week two is better... keep going it is so worth it.

[littleduck]

Well into week three - a bit harder - but once done I feel so proud of myself... yayaya