Greetings

Hello,I am Vixstix, I am a 50 something female wanting to get fitter and to lose weight. I haven't done any running for years but am feeling very determined to go for it.😊

[ClarriePan Graduate]

Welcome Vixstix. Glad to have you on board. All the very best with reaching your goals and if we can be any help along the way just ask 😄

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Thank you 😊

[DeterminedBear Graduate]

Welcome. Reading the many stories here will surely continue to motivate you. You absolutely can do it! Good luck.

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Welcome vixstix. Glad you could make it. You will get plenty of encouragement on this wonderful sight. Have fun and................

Happy running!😀😀🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Topo Graduate]

I was 50something when I started and had never run (or done much exercise) before. Can run 30 mins without stopping now - I feel fitter, happier and a little bit proud. It can be a bit daunting at first but if you just concentrate on the run you’re on, it’ll be fine. Good luck.

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Welcome and please check this useful post out. Lots of good advice and support...

Slow and steady and keep posting please...we will give you support as you move on At 50 you are just ready for this great programme

[Nat26]

Hi

I'm 54 and haven't done much exercise at all for years and have sedentary full time job so hard to find time. I started 10 days ago and surprisingly am doing OK and even quite enjoying it. Not easy but do-able. I did first run of week 2 yesterday...let me know how you get on. Good luck

[Sarahje25]

Hello

I too am 50 something and quite a bit overweight. I have done week 1 ten times now and week 2 once, so at least 3 weeks

In fact I don't think they should be called weeks, I think 'in my head' it would be better if they were called stages and that there was something to show how many times you had 'run'.

When I do week 1 I take about 4000 steps when I did week 2 I only took 3500, so I know I have a long way to go. I did have ambitions to make week 9 but I think I might just be happy that I have got off that couch and done something. I'm also looking at the active 10.

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I am a woman who will be 50 next year. Too heavy, too unfit - and this weekend is start of turning things around. First run today! Let us know how you get on!

[Annlucia Graduate]

Hi vixstix . Like you I’m 50 plus and overweight. I have just started week 3 . The support on this forum is fabulous. Good luck 😀