Middle aged and struggling

[Lazy52]

Hi, I'm 52, overweight and have never run in my life before. I lost my mum last year and decided to try to run to improve my mood. I have just started week 5 and can't see how I will ever be able to run for 30 minutes without stopping so watch this space.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

One foot in front of the other... well done you! Keep it slow and keep it steady and you will get there

[Jo__ Graduate]

So sorry to read your sad news.

I felt daunted by run 3, I couldn’t comprehend that I would be able to run for that length of time. I had to get the negative thoughts out of my head.

I did Week 5 Run 3 last night. I kept it slow and steady, had my music on and managed to complete the full 20 minute run without stopping.

Well done, keep up the good work, you CAN do it!

[oldwheezer69 Graduate]

Ah if you read the early posts of graduates you will see that virtually every one of us, without exception, used to post the same sorts of things! And every one of us managed it and went on to complete C25K..... Hang in there, I'm not saying it's easy, but it's a well designed programme and you will find that keeping your speed really really slow (think walking pace) and staying well hydrated will see you through week 5 and beyond! Keep going! 😀

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to oldwheezer69]

I graduated on Monday,(18th June) but when I look back on the history of my posting telling all here on C25K about my progress, I did not post anything until week 4, since then I told everyone regarding my progress. Perhaps the reason I did not post anything before week 4 was 'deep inside' I might have to abandon the runs so I thought better to stay silent than admit defeat, I am not certain about that as once I start anything I like to complete it. The program is well designed, I stuck with it 100% my week was Wednesday, Saturday and Monday, on a Monday I usually go somewhere further so the last day of my week as was my graduation day was about 35 miles away from where I live. I think it's better to have the 3 runs a week on the same days as I did than every other day, that way you have two rest days. If you do run every second day, it works out at about 8 weeks rather than 9 weeks.

[Jay66UK Graduate]

Hey. Sorry to hear about losing your mum.

I’m also 52, overweight and I had never run in my life before.

I think I pretty much felt the same as you at various points through this programme - feel free to look back at my posts and you’ll see.

I stuck with it and graduated about 3 weeks ago.

Most of the fight is with your mind, not your legs or your heart and lungs.

Please keep at it. Whatever made you start, draw inspiration from that and keep going.

We all want you to succeed, the programme is designed to stretch you in a manageable way. Let the forum help you and you will get there.

[Chrisj31 Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

Your an inspiration for others dude!

[ccarter100 in reply to Jay66UK]

I so agree. How you think determines your outcome. Believe in your success and it will happen, at a snail’s pace to be sure, but who’s keeping track? 😂

[Bridget007 Graduate]

Im 54 and I thought it was hilarious that anyone thought I would ever be able to run for 30 minutes but I can! 😃 slow as anything but I love it .. you can definitely do it 😃

[Lozzer-B Graduate]

Hi I’m 58 and over weight and I haven’t run since I was at school I have just done week 7 run 2 a little bit slower than run 1 but I did it and I have lost 4 inches off my waist 😊 keep going you can do it, Just pace yourself and you will be surprised 😊

[Tinker5393 Graduate]

Hi also in the 50s club. 53 and recently graduated keep going you will do it .good luck

[Chrisj31 Graduate]

You can do and will do it one run at a time. Well done for starting.

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

You’re at W5 Lazy52! That’s absolutely brilliant. I hope the runs are helping to support you. We are all here to help too! Keep going! You’re doing so well. ❤️