3 months on ...

[veniceinperil]

Graduated in May and 5k Race for Life for June. Still enjoying running 2-3 times a week but have no great ambition to run longer distances. More importantly have now been off anti-depressants for 6 months. Running really has changed my life, hopefully for the long term.

[Hidden]

What a result! Being happy with what you are doing is a great place to be, well done.

[veniceinperil Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I'm 56 and thought I was too old to run until I found this forum.

[Hidden in reply to veniceinperil]

I am 56 too A great age for running (it turns out) I graduated last year and still run 3 times a week. I have done a couple of 10ks but find it hard to find the time to run long distances regularly- as I am slow!

Still like you, I am really happy with where I am and have really enjoyed physical and psychological benefits

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Well done to you for keeping going, finding the joy and following your own path. I bet you'll still be running in x years time 🤗🏃🏃🏃

[veniceinperil Graduate in reply to Irishprincess]

Hope so.

[Jalk]

Who says you have to run longer distances? How many people are running 2-3 times a week? Stick with what works for you as you've seen the benefits.

[veniceinperil Graduate in reply to Jalk]

Thanks for your comments.

[MsFickle]

I’m 56 too and I still aim for 3-4 times a week I try my hardest to run 5k but hey who cares I’m still enjoying doing what I’m doing x

[veniceinperil Graduate in reply to MsFickle]

Yes enjoying running is the main thing. Us 'oldies' are pretty impressive!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

That’s great news on the antidepressants, it’s great to see running make such a difference. Also great to see graduates come back with inspiring updates for those of us working through the plan.

[veniceinperil Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you. Improvement in mental health is an added bonus. Hope to be able to keep up the running during the challenging winter months.