60+ newbie

[Ang62]

Hello I am 62 and just started running for the very first time. Any tips for the older new ‘runner’ most welcome!

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Slow down and slow down again. Also stick to this forum like glue and you’ll be fine. It’s a fabulous place to hang out!

[Ang62 Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks so much x

[trogdelight Graduate]

The same ones for everybody:

run slow

keep hydrated

believe in the program

[Ang62 Graduate in reply to trogdelight]

Good advice thanks so much for posting x

[Patjoub]

Hi I am also 62 started a couple of weeks ago I have completed weeks 1&2 starting week 3 on Wednesday I had never run before my advice is to go slowly there are lots of tips on this site and lots of lovely people so enjoy x

[Ang62 Graduate in reply to Patjoub]

Thank you for the breathing advice! I think there is a tendency to tense up and ‘fight’ for breath if you are not relaxed x

[DeeRunning Graduate]

Welcome! And congrats on starting. I've only completed 3 weeks and my advice is the same as above. Go slowly. Oh, and remember to breathe 😀 You'll be great. Keep posting here, there is so much good advice from those who have gone through the weeks.

[Ang62 Graduate in reply to DeeRunning]

Thank you great advice!

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Hello and welcome. I’m am 60 and have never run before. By sticking to the programme you will amaze yourself and others on what you can achieve. The 60 seconds runs at week 1 seemed tough at the start but I am now on 28 mins. Start slow and have fun.

[Ang62 Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you and good luck with your running x

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Hello and welcome, you have made a great life choice.

Follow the programme and have trust in yourself, always maintain a positive mindset, let us know how its going. Also, read this information for lots of advice 😀

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Ang62 Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Thanks you so much x

[Ang62 Graduate]

Wow thanks everyone! I have just completed week 3 but the thought of running for 5 minutes without stopping in week 4 is a bit daunting 😮 taking it slow seems like very good advice! Thanks again for all the positive advice x

[Dawnie16 Graduate]

I'm 60 this year and just started running. I'm on week5 and struggled to run for 60 secs in week 1 😁 agree just slow right down it really does help ...good luck and well done forgetting out there !

[Ang62 Graduate in reply to Dawnie16]

Thanks so much x

[sallenson Graduate]

Slow down. And then slow down a bit more. Believe in yourself. Hang out on here and find some virtual chums at the same stage. Remember that it's not a race and that every run (even if it's a shambly walk) is a milestone passed towards a happier healthier you. Oh and slow down again

[Ang62 Graduate in reply to sallenson]

Thanks so much slowly seems to be the recurring theme x

[lexi6 Graduate]

Well done for starting this programme. I’ve just graduated at almost 65. Don’t be put off by whats coming in the next week, the programme is preparing you for it. Slow really does work. 😀

[Ang62 Graduate in reply to lexi6]

Thank you and congrats on your achievement x

[OMRruns]

I’m 64 and started 3 weeks ago. Just completed a charity 5k with my C2 5K trainer in my ear. I would advise listening to your body and following the plan week by week . I thought I would never run and I did 5 k yesterday.

[Ang62 Graduate in reply to OMRruns]

Thanks so much and congrats on your amazing achievement x

[spscollins]

Listen to your body. Bit of cliché but it's important as your body tells you when you've done too much.

[Ang62 Graduate in reply to spscollins]

Thanks so much for your reply very helpful indeed.

[PerkiJ]

I running the race for life and haven't run for ages. I was tempted to try to skip some of the runs especially at the beginning but I didn't as I knew that I needed to trust the program. It works - I'm in week 8 and feeling great. Keep to the plan, slow down if you need to and most of all have Fun!!!

[Ang62 Graduate in reply to PerkiJ]

Thank you for your advice Perkj 😊

[Lizzy57]

How is it going, I have just started at 60, never having run before?

[Ang62 Graduate]

Hi Lizzy! It has gone really well much better than I ever expected. I graduated about 4 weeks ago. Since then have tried to get out three times a week. I have managed 5k a couple of times but I am more comfortable at 4K (especially with the heat we have been having!). I am focusing now on improving my pace. I am quite slow ~9 minutes per kilometre. Really enjoying the health benefits - I haven’t lost much weight, which I would like to do, but I need to look at my diet more for that. Good luck with your ‘journey’ - take it very slowly at first, make sure you take rest days in between runs, and you will be fine! Lots of support here and lots of good advice from experienced runners. Happy running!! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ 😊