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[Mrswoz]

Hi, I am Dawn and at 50 years old I want to try n learn to run for more than 1minute!! So will be starting my program today and see how I go. Just need the motivation 😞😞

[pollyp1 Graduate]

Morning! And welcome. And (sorry but I've just finished a LARGE mug of coffee): don't wait for motivation, just do it. Motivation is not sitting around thinking "I know what I'll do with my afternoon - I'll go and have a quick word with that lovely Dawn... So... when you get in from work (presumably) get changed, grab your podcast and get out, before your brain has time to register what you're doing. You will not regret it. Running's life changing.

ps: if you want inspiration read the posts - it usually is enough to kick me out of the door, I'm sidelined at the moment and can't wait to get back to it!

And good luck. Just relax and enjoy.

And have a nice day.

[Mrswoz in reply to pollyp1]

Hi thanks for the message. Will see what happens when I get in from work today 😂

[mergirl101 Graduate]

As they say Just Do It! I'm only 2days ahead of you. There are a few of us started this week we can support each other! I've just finished W1R2. Glad I did it, off you go, looking forward to hearing from you soon 😃🏃‍♀️

[Mrswoz in reply to mergirl101]

Hiya. Thank you for your comment. I have a gym membership which I am tied into, so I swim about 90 laps in 1hr 15mins but running is a completely different ball game for me 😂😂😂.

[mergirl101 Graduate in reply to Mrswoz]

I'm a cyclist, it's definitely different!

[Mrswoz in reply to mergirl101]

I do not have the courage for cycling on a road.

[mergirl101 Graduate in reply to Mrswoz]

You just have to be selective

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Mrswoz]

I'm a mountain biker, give me trails and bridleways any day of the week!! 👍😁

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome.

You have made a decision which you will probably look back on as one of the best you have ever made.

C25K works and changes lives.

The guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... has lots of basic advice.

Enjoy your journey.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Welcome to the forum Mrswoz...

Good luck with that Wk1 R1...nice and steady just a slow jog!...

You can do it...and let us know how it goes...

Do a few gentle leg stretches after your warm down walk while your muscles are still warm 😊x

[Wizziewood]

Welcome!

Good advice in all the previous replies. So just to say 'go for it!' ... I started running last year just before my 60th so I know you can do this.

Take it slowly and you'll be fine.

Good luck and happy running!

[ElliotBorroff]

Hey and welcome!! I'm sure everyone will tell you to set goals and you'll slowly get there but that for me personally was hard, so I wanted to just share with you my method.

Mine combines something you're good at with something you maybe aren't so good at. Its to basically use trigger points and switch between running and walking regularly - this will allow you to do a say 10 minute excercise rather than just a 1 minute run and then getting bored and worn out. I genrally use lamposts or trees that I can see and count to a regular number (lets say 5) then switch every 5 of those things you see. Not only will it be easier going but it will improve the time you were out for and give you something to take your mind off the running! Of course after a while of doing this you will be fit enough to just do running!

[Mrswoz in reply to ElliotBorroff]

Hi Thank you. I know I will get bored hence why I am not a gym person and all the machines they have there ☹️☹️

[Lulu64]

I'm 53 ex smoker and can now run 10k after doing C25K 😁

[alikayV Graduate]

Good luck - I am a few weeks off my 50th and never ran before. I’m on week 4. Finding it hard to get 3 runs in a week but somehow I seem to have managed it. Each new week always seems to loom ahead of me but the reality is never as bad as I imagined. Feeling very proud to have reached this stage and finding this forum a really useful tool to keep me on track. Enjoy!

[Mrswoz in reply to alikayV]

Hiya, Thank you for the reply. Will leave my comments after my first walk/run later

[Mrswoz]

Well I done it. Felt sick a few times and coughing but finished it. 🍾🍾😀😀.

[Couch-potato in reply to Mrswoz]

Fantastic, 😊well done. I found it hard too but have completed week 1 run 3 today😆

[Mrswoz in reply to Couch-potato]

Thank you. Will be doing run 2 tomorrow weather permitting if not then it’s off to the gym to complete it 😂😂

[leekiang]

I am 64, and I have been doing endurance walks. I started longer endurance walks for almost 8 years after retiring and I can see the results...now I am doing 10 km or more 5 times a week. When I first started, even 3 km seems impossible. But slowly through the years I increase my distance km by km...and I must share with you the results:

Sugar level went from Prediabetic of Hba1C of 6.1 to 5.5 which is normal level.

My weight has not gone down much maybe about 4kg only.

But I have built up muscles.

I have a very toned lower body...and a nicer trimmer abdomen.

To compensate for the neglect of upper body toning, I do weights for my upper body before I embark on my long walks.

Now I have a toned upper body too.

Shirts and blouses hang better on my shoulders.

Do not give up, you will be surprised at how our body can adopt and adjust to challenges...I saw that, so will you.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

If you want it enough, the motivation will follow. Just see how good you feel after the first few 👍😊