Keep Calm and Carry On Running

[davesmith]

Hi Everybody,

I have been 'lurking' on this site for some time now, but have never made a post before. I am 65 and am not too hot with social media (can you believe I don't even have a facebook or twitter account?)

This morning I just completed my graduation run, and just had to write to say a big thank you to everyone on this forum. The help, advice and encouragement you all give has really helped me get to this point, which I never thought was possible. Special thanks to the mentors, whose words of wisdom really help.

To everyone starting out I would just like to say keep on going, C25K really works. I was that total couch potato, having spent 45 years glued to, alternately, my car seat, office chair, and sofa. Now I can run for 30 minutes, although I am only covering about 4.3 Km so far. If I can do this, so can you.

My next aim is to do some consolidation runs, and try to get up to running the full 5 Km before Christmas, when I will be forced to take a short break for medical reasons. Hopefully, next year I will feel confident enough to try a Park Run.

Once again, thanks for such a great supportive community.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

A great post, but no need to be shy, davesmith, come on in the forum is lovely.

I do have a Facebook account but cannot cope with it's randomness. As for Twitter, isn't that just for deranged world leaders?

As you have discovered, this is a focused place that celebrates the joy of people realising their true abilities and overcoming lifetimes of self limiting thinking.

There are plenty of us in our sixties, davesmith, proving that an active and happy life can be seized and retained by us oldies.

Many congratulations on that graduation and also on the sensible planning you are making for your future running.

[davesmith Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks Tim. You give out some great advice. I completely agree with your views on Twitter, and now I have started, maybe I should keep posting. Having just retired (well, sort of) I now have more time on my hands.

[PetrinaB Graduate]

Well done @davesmith! What brilliant progress. Please, "Lurk" no more! The virtual kettle is always on and we turn a blind eye to the odd biscuit, so long as you let us know how you're getting on! (Basically, were nosey and supportive in equal measure!)

[davesmith Graduate in reply to PetrinaB]

Thanks PetrinaB, the virtual tea sounds good, though I do try to resist the biscuits! Now I have started, maybe I should keep up the odd post on progress.

[Shelby1973 Graduate]

Yay congrats 🎊🎉🍾 xx

[davesmith Graduate]

Thanks!

[LauraLiz]

Huge congratulations!! Very well done and also congratulations on your first forum post

[davesmith Graduate in reply to LauraLiz]

Thanks LauraLiz. Now just need to get on the graduates list...

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Congratulations on Graduating Dave😊..

Well done on completing this great program. Do keep posting as it may help to keep you motivated, and your plans sound just right.

Happy running Graduate.👏👏👏👏

[davesmith Graduate]

Thanks Jan-now-runs. Will try to keep posting in future.

[poppypug Graduate]

Aw this is such a lovely post !

Really Well done Dave , this programme is the best isnt it ?

Many Congratulations, you should be so proud of yourself ! xxx

[davesmith Graduate in reply to poppypug]

Hi poppypug. I don't think I would ever have got to this point without C25K, and yes, I am proud. Many thanks.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Badge suits you! Well done!

Consolidation is the name of the game... keep it slow and keep it steady.. and you will be fine Maybe take a look at the C25K+ podcasts after a week or so too.. they are fun and may help with your stamina and speed

Bask in the glory and head to the Graduation party... we are a friendly bunch

Keep posting ?

[davesmith Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks for your good advice. I have already had a look at some of the C25K+ podcasts, and will give them a go soon. Onward and upwards!

[Bridget007 Graduate]

Wow! Well done! I can’t wait until I am covering “only” 4.3K you have done brilliantly 😃 I don’t do Fb or the other one either this is the first forum I’ve ever been on. Well done again!

[davesmith Graduate in reply to Bridget007]

Hi Bridget007. Thanks. This is certainly a friendly forum. I wish you well for the coming weeks of the program.

Yes, at the start, the thought of running for 30 minutes or for more than 4 Km seems impossible. Just stick with it, as each week really does prepare you for the next. Slow and steady (as Oldfloss keeps reminding us) and I am sure you will get there, just as I did.

[Bridget007 Graduate in reply to davesmith]

Thank you 😊 you have done so well it really is encouraging.

[misswobble Graduate]

No twitter or Facebook here either 🙂

[Elfe5 Graduate]

That's fantastic, huge well done. 🎉🎉🎉😀

I chuckled at your comment about social media. I actually joined this forum by mistake thinking that I was downloading the C25K program at the time!! - it turned out to be the best mistake I ever made!!

Keep in touch so we can cheer for you. 😃

[davesmith Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

I am glad to see there are so many people not on Facebook/twitter. The media always gives the impression everybody is spending all their time there!

Thanks for the encouragement!

[happyhammer73 Graduate]

Congratulations well done 👍

[davesmith Graduate in reply to happyhammer73]

Many thanks!

[Getfitok Graduate]

Brilliant! well done you I am creeping up to the big 6 0 & use neither facebook or twitter either, but life still goes on without them

[davesmith Graduate in reply to Getfitok]

Thanks. Perhaps not everyone spends their lives on facebook after all (I never did see the attraction of sharing photos of my breakfast, or selfies of everywhere I have been, with everyone I know.) Let's just keep on running instead!