Complete beginner...starting c25k tomorrow....wish me luck :)

I'm 46 and have decided I want to run a marathon before I'm 50 so today i've signed up for a 10k in september I thought about it last year but never got round to doing anything about it....but it's now or never !! Day 1 of c25k is tomorrow

[ViaM Graduate]

Good luck!!!

[roseabi]

A great start - good luck!!

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Hello and welcome to the forum. Good luck tomorrow. Let us know how it goes. This is a great decision😀🏃🏻‍♀️

[Radleychick Graduate]

Good luck let us know how you get on 😄

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Welcome.. and well done for being here!

Slow and steady and do that first run! Then post and let us know how it went!

[PippiRuns]

You can do it! I started a year ago in March and recently completed my first half marathon. And it has not been a struggle. I have enjoyed almost every run🏃‍♀️💪

[Haybop86]

You can do this, but be prepared for a bit of arguing with yourself

It's great you've set yourself a goal date to aim towards with the 10k, but remember to listen to your body as well.

Enjoy your first run and the many to come!

[Dhiny]

Well done for setting a date to start & a long term goal.

I agree with Haybop, you will argue with yourself 😁.

Enjoy your running & let us know how you are getting on - we are a friendly bunch on here & like to cheer you on xx

[secksy34 Graduate]

good luck my aim is to do the Colchester Half marathon with my daughter next year ! and im only on W3R2 lol , i think if i have a focus ill be okay im sure you will do great just follow the progrm and dont rush x

[Stubee]

I started on my 47th birthday - and just ran a parkrun as my celebration last run at the end of week 9. I too have a 10k in September. I did all my 9 weeks in the gym due to low self esteem - but Im now out on the road 3 times a week doing 5k each time. Well done you for starting and good luck

[Run_rabbit_run]

Yes! Positive mental attitude is the biggest hurdle and you've got it. Very inspirational indeed. I never, ever saw myself as a 'runner' and while I am no near the seasoned runners here, I do love the fact I pushed myself and got there in the end. You'll do great and this forum is a fantastic place for motivation, sharing thoughts and off days where you will get plenty of support and be able to support others too. Go for it and be your best self!

[misswobble Graduate]

Well done! The programme is fab and has made runners of thousands of us. Some have gone on to run marathons. There are two recent marathon reports on here at the moment on the race support board. Have a look 😃