Older runner

[Hilly56]

I am 62, never run in my life, about to start this, any tips please?

[Grannyruns Graduate]

I'm 64 and am into my second week. Take the advice given on here it's very helpful. Stay hydrated and warm up and cool down properly. Take your rest days . You will smash it. Good luck.

[Hilly56 in reply to Grannyruns]

Thank you for the advice

[Daickin]

I’m 64 next birthday. And overweight! But I want to complete the programme so I’m taking it easy, going slow but steady. Just about to start week 5 feel great!

[Sparkylee Graduate]

Im 49 and havnt run since school cross country runs which I was rubbish at and hated don't skip the rest days and if needed take an extra day I never thought I would but I'm really enjoying it

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on making one of the best decisions of your life.

The guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[Hilly56 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you will have a read of this!

[skeenie Graduate]

I,m 64 and now just finished W8 , havent run for about 50 years since on the playing field at school and then tended to gravitate to the goal so could stand a lot! You will be able to do this just pace yourself remembering that however slow you are off the couch and moving. I havent lost weight but 2 " have gone from my waist Yipee and my whole body feels less wobbly and more toned

[Hilly56]

Thanks everyone. Did the first day and found it very difficult to run so did a sort of jog/fast walk. xx

[ancientrunner Graduate]

Our motto is slow and steady. I had never run before taking this on and a few years later am still going.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Always slow down and slow down again!

Also stick to this forum like glue - the advice and support is fantastic!