First week

[Bridget007]

Is 53 too old to start running 😬

[revrock Graduate]

Not if 61 isn’t!

[Millsie-J Graduate]

No where near too old. Im a youngster here at 60, plenty of very experienced more mature runners on the forum.

You can do it!

[Stephan1e]

Definitely not. I’m 56, started running 7 weeks ago. I have never run a step in my life. It’s not easy, but very worth it. Take it slow and steady. Xxx

[Hidden]

70 year old here, and I'm not the only one!

[mrrun Graduate]

Nope!

[Bridget007 Graduate]

Thank you everyone 😊

[JoBell21]

This 53 yr old graduated today much to everybody’s amazement and I had never even run for a bus, so go for it and with all the support from this great forum you will be a runner soon x

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to JoBell21]

Thank you 😊

[Martin_Rose Graduate in reply to JoBell21]

Congratulations JoBell. 🏅🏅🏅

[Bridget007 Graduate]

And well done all of you, very inspiring 😀😀

[Hidden]

No. I can think of a few 20 year olds in my office who might struggle but only because they don't have our Determination to Succeed.

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

That’s true! Thank you 😀

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Bridget007]

We have Bazzer and Mike, then there’s Old Floss, me, ancient Mum, to name but a few. Baz is oldest I think and he’s well into his erm later years 😎

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Thank you 😊

[Hidden]

Oops who is going to tell some of our 70 years plus runners? Not at all you’re a spring chicken....

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Don’t tell them 😊😊

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Nope! I started 8 weeks ago at the age of 58, having never run before. You are just a young Spring chicken!! There are lots of us over- 50s on this forum discovering that our bodies are still amazing & adaptable.

I expected to be doing W1 for ever, but here I am with exceedingly surprised eyebrows in W9! 😄

Follow the program, always have your rest days and go slowly and gently - that way you'll be fine.

Let us know how you get on so we can cheer for you! Good luck 😄

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

Wow well done! And thank you 😊

[PashleyPedaller Graduate]

You’re a mere spring chicken and with this programme and the support and encouragement of all the lovely peeps on this forum, you’ll be running around like one before you know it! I’m pushing 61 and struggled to get past wks 1 and 2 because my ankles swelled up and my feet hurt but in hindsight this was just my body protesting as I hadn’t run since school (ahem, 40+ yrs ago!). Take it ‘slow and steady’ and you’ll surprise yourself at how your body adapts. I’m on wk7 now and running 25 mins; something I would never have thought I could do a few short weeks ago. Believe in yourself and you’ll do just great 👍🏻

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to PashleyPedaller]

That is fantastic! Well done! And thank you 😊

[kst2222 Graduate]

No I’m 54 and graduated today I’d never ran before either and I love it now

You will do too trust the program it’s amazing 😀

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to kst2222]

Well done! I bet you feel great

[kst2222 Graduate in reply to Bridget007]

I certainly do it's great 👍🏻

[MarkyD Graduate]

Think about it this way:

For every 30 minute run that you take, you'll add 1 day to your life-expectancy.

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to MarkyD]

Wow I’d better give it a go then! Thank you 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Ha ha!!! Nope.. I am 67.. started at 65 Get the shoes on and head out

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

That is fantastic ... will keep going thank you 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

We had an 83 year old graduate just a few weeks ago, so the answer to your question, from a 61 year old, is a resounding NO!!!

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Wow, that really is brilliant I am feeling like a can do it with so many amazing success stories

[dindy Graduate]

Hi you are just a spring chicken(-: I graduated last week. I found it hard going at times but since I am 70 first week in December that was to be expected. I still cannot run/jog 5K but can do the 30 mins easy now but at a snail jog. I think you will find there are a lot of members who started running at your age & beyond.

Do not take any notice of how fast these younger people are running and tearing through the course. Just take your time and you will soon be posing to to say you have graduated

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to dindy]

Well done you! And thank you 😊

[FlossnCharlie Graduate]

No no no! I’m 59 and have completed the couch to 5k and am doing park runs now. Go for it 😀

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to FlossnCharlie]

Well done that’s brilliant and thank you 😊

[Shelby1973 Graduate]

Definitely not 😀 u go girl xx

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to Shelby1973]

Thank you. 😊

[Hidden]

There are loads of people aged 80+ doing regular park runs so I am afraid that excuse is off the table. I graduated in July just before I turned 55. Go for it and enjoy.

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 😊 and well done for graduating

[Cornet-Carolyn Graduate]

Definitely not I'm 56 and only started about 14 weeks ago!

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to Cornet-Carolyn]

Thank you and well done on 14 weeks 😀

[Sarakc Graduate]

Definitely not!! I’m 53 and it’s the best thing I’ve done for myself in years! I couldn’t recommend it highly enough! 😀

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to Sarakc]

Thank you 😊 and well done you

[Martin_Rose Graduate]

Hello, I'm 55 and graduated in September, I'm running about 17.5k a week and loving it. You go for it mate.

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to Martin_Rose]

That is brilliant! Well done! And thank you 😊

[poppypug Graduate]

Welcome aboard Bridget , good to have you here !

I can only echo everyone else and say definitely not . I was 53 when I started too , and had a 30 odd year smoking habit . I packed those in and took up running .

Ive had some great runs, not so great runs and nearly thrown myself into a skip once , but in all honesty , its one of the best decisions Ive ever made .

Plus , you've got all us on here , that's got to be worth a head start

Good Luck ! xxx

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Thank you I do feel welcome already and feel a bit younger too 🤣🤣 well done you and thank you 😊

[poppypug Graduate in reply to Bridget007]

Thank you Bridget , please keep posting so we can cheer you along your way xxx

[Lindarunner]

Hi Bridget, I’m a newbie to this group and I realise a relative spring chicken at 54! Hopefully we can compare notes if you are just starting too?

Had 2 unsuccessful attempts at joining beginners clubs recently- even they were too fast for me!

I’ve got plantar fasciitis, but as long as I take it easy and at my own pace, it’s not making it any worse. Thing is, without the group, I’m losing motivation, hoping this lovely group can help 🙂

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to Lindarunner]

Yes we can compare! I only joined yesterday but everyone on here is so lovely and they have all done amazingly well. I broke my ankle in June falling off my bike and had a plate and 6 pins installed and I thought it might be a problem but I went for my second “run” today and it’s not hurting so all good so far 😊😊 good luck 😀

[Lindarunner in reply to Bridget007]

Wow, that's amazing about your foot! Go girl!