My first post...

Hi,

I'm a 62 year old who came to running rather late in life (started the C25K when I was 57), in 2015 I suffered an injury that stopped me running for months. In December I started running again and today I ran my 76th 5K since getting back into my stride. I run outside, regardless of the weather on Monday, Wednesday and Friday I was advised to stick to the flat, wear good shoes and avoid torque. I do the same flat(ish) route each time out and so far the advice I have been given has kept me injury free. I do a 5min warm up walk and cool down plus at the end I do 25 calf raises. I'd really like to add in another short routine that would compliment what I'm already doing any suggestions most welcome.

Thanks

[Suebguineapig Graduate]

Well, speaking as another 57. Year old who has just started running for the first time ever (and I include school, where I was phobic about all exercise stuff, partly as was chronic asthmatic as a child) I can only say "well done"! You are clearly doing brilliantly. If I am where you are in a few years, then I will be proud. I know there are lots of progression profs on this site, including speed, interval and distance progression. A colleague at work, who is further ahead than me (currently week 9 Run 3) says they do work. Good luck and keep posting! P.S. My Dad has finally had to give up running at the age of 83 cos his knees are knackered, but says he wouldn't change a thing. Mind you, son says he had 50 years of running 20 miles per day, so nothing to fear for us latecomers. Take care!

[Hidden in reply to Suebguineapig]

Hi, and well done you, not long before you graduate. As late starters maybe our knees will last longer now that's a good thought.

[Suebguineapig Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Indeed, it is!

[ju-ju- Graduate]

This sounds fab and huge well done for your perseverance. What do you want to aim for? What about exploring a new route, that always helps me?

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I'm happy with my running I suppose I'm just looking for ways to extend my routine - just that little bit. I know if I can get something embedded like the calf raises at the end then I'll stick with it else it falls by the wayside. Ideally I want to do some additional exercise when I'm running or walking if that makes any sense!

[Ullyrunner Graduate]

Hi from another 62 year old. I'm not sure whether you want more running, different exercise or more stretching?

There are some good post run stretches in the pinned posts. Otherwise you could tackle the strength and flex podcasts on your rest days.

Pilates is great for gently working on different muscle groups.

I hope you continue to enjoy your running.

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Thanks, you got me thinking on this a bit more. I'm happy with my stretching and my running so it's extra exercise I'm after. I'm going to get my hand weights and do 20 curls before I set my running podcast away - I'll try that tomorrow and see how I get on.