8 months on ......: Well I certainly wouldn’t... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

134,192 members159,537 posts

8 months on ......

Andyd199 profile image
18 Replies

Well I certainly wouldn’t have believed it when I started, or for that matter for most of the first month of C25k, that at 54 I would be a regular at Saturday parkrun and registering for a half marathon next March! My PB over 5k is now 27.26min and I’ve lost over a stone! Keep going and you can achieve it too!

Written by
Andyd199 profile image
Andyd199
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
18 Replies
Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Very well done... positivity! We love it :)

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate

Woo hoo this is fabulous, well done !!

Elfe5 profile image
Elfe5Graduate

Great encouragement thanks - just what I need to hear.

I am about to finish week 7, very slow but loving running and am beginning to think ahead to what to aim for post C25K. Great to hear a "several months on"post from someone of a similar age, (well ok, I'm older - sigh!!) 😄

Andyd199 profile image
Andyd199 in reply toElfe5

Thank you 😊

Gabby08 profile image
Gabby08Graduate

Wonderful! What a fantastic journey you’ve been on. Good luck with the half marathon training; I’ve just signed up for my first one too 😬

Andyd199 profile image
Andyd199 in reply toGabby08

Which one you going for Gabby08 ?

Gabby08 profile image
Gabby08Graduate in reply toAndyd199

It’s called the Brass Monkey and it’s in York in January. I really need to get training! Which one have you signed up for?

Andyd199 profile image
Andyd199 in reply toGabby08

Gatwick Gabby08 but wish I was doing the York one as I’m originally from Hull and spent many a great day out in and around York so would have been lovely! Hope training goes well and thanks for your encouragement 😊

Gabby08 profile image
Gabby08Graduate in reply toAndyd199

If you fancy a really lovely run in York, I can highly recommend the Yorkshire 10 Mile in October!

Andyd199 profile image
Andyd199 in reply toGabby08

I’ll look it up and might be a nice way to get up there again! Thank you!

TJMazz profile image
TJMazzGraduate

Wow, that is fantastic. Good luck for the half marathon 😀

Andyd199 profile image
Andyd199 in reply toTJMazz

Thank you 😊

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Graduate

Brilliant - which HM are you doing? The journey is special isn't it? When I began I also never anticipated that at 52, I would have completed my first HM! You will love it - good luck with the training!🙂

Andyd199 profile image
Andyd199 in reply toSandraj39

Thank you, I’ve decided on the Gatwick HM as my friend is doing it and has promised to help me get the extra distance in time. Fingers crossed 🤞

Andyd199 profile image
Andyd199

Thank you 😊 keep the faith and give yourself lots of credit along the way - there will be good runs and not so good, but as long as you keep going there’s no such thing as a bad run 👍 oh and of course well done for getting this far too!! 👏

misswobble profile image
misswobbleGraduate

Good for you well done 🙂. The weight thing is amazing isn’t it. my substantial butt literally disappeared 😃

Your HM training will keep you busy over the winter 💪👍🏃‍♂️🙂

Good luck with it

Andyd199 profile image
Andyd199 in reply tomisswobble

Thank you and well done you too! I’ll keep posting as to my progress - seems a bit daunting at moment, but hey so did 5k when I started!

misswobble profile image
misswobbleGraduate

Nibble away at the distance 🙂

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

8 months.

Hi all. I started c25k on September the 5th 2019 and graduated back in Jan after missing some run...
Brooko profile image
Graduate

Update, 8 months in.

Hi there, I did the C25K from Jan to March 2023, and it was a revelation. I started it with little...
WilberJohn profile image
Graduate

6 months on...

Just over 6 months on from starting Couch to 5K I have now lost over a stone and half! Starting at...
simonwilliamstutor profile image
Graduate

Week 8

Started week 8 yesterday but goodness knows what was up with me! Woke late to start with and that...
hilbean profile image
Graduate

Week 8: Eek. Help Needed on Aisle 8!!!

I have no idea what happened this week. W8D1 run went well but had to switch to the treadmill for...
Mosibyl profile image
Graduate

Moderation team

See all
Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Annieapple profile image
AnnieappleAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.