Feeling good today!

[sigasiga]

Since astonishing myself by completing C25K last April, I've been running 3 times a week, usually for 30 minutes (about 4.25k). Today for only about the third time I ran 5k, which took me exactly 35 minutes. I realise that for all of you who are younger/better/more serious runners than me that won't be very impressive, but at 67 and never having run since the annual humiliation of school sports days it made me happy I still can't work out why running seems less challenging some days and a real slog on others, but today was a good day.

Happy running everybody - I love reading all your posts.

[grannymilly]

Hi there seen a couple of posts saying C25k what does this mean??

[Oonagh071 in reply to grannymilly]

Couch 2 5k

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to grannymilly]

Hi "grannymilly" C25K means Couch to (not the number 2) 5 K as in 5 kilometers, a little over 3 miles. When I saw it at first I thought it was 25 km you had to run but no, just 5 but not necessarily, just running for 30 minutes is good enough to complete the training program in 9 weeks.

[grannymilly in reply to AlMorr]

Ahh got it I got it I thought a 25k run too😜

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to grannymilly]

Have you started with this C25K program? I graduated back in June, I recommend it to everyone as it is if nothing else, really good for exercising, others do it as a start to a new life of running which would accumulate in running a full 26 mile/42 kilometre marathon.

[grannymilly]

Ps well done today amazing

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

I’m over 20 years younger... I’d be very proud of a 35 minute 5k... very very well done.

If you work out why some days it’s easier than others, there’s a book to be written and millions of runners worldwide are ready to buy it 😂

Keep on running and showing us “young” uns how it’s done.

[MVBrown Graduate]

Well done and thanks for sharing. It’s really encouraging knowing that someone in their sixties can maintain running (irrespective of age). 🙂

I do believe in this phrase - if you can do it, so can I. I have 7 more runs to do to complete the programme. Can’t believe how far I’ve come and each run I’ve notice is very different.

Nevertheless, it does reinforce how successful C25K is (from couch to 5k) and your being a graduate and still running three times as week shows your commitment to a health way of life. 👍🏻

[sigasiga Graduate in reply to MVBrown]

Thank you. You are right - if I can do it you definitely can so good luck with those last seven runs ☺

[antonioa Graduate]

Well done. You're doing what I hope to keep doing once I graduate. If you can do it, so can I

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Many folk would love to get 35 minutes.. huge well done!

[Kimterry Graduate]

That’s fabulous and a wonderful time. I’m like you, I graduated last August and have run 5K (with a little bit of walking) only a handful of times. I’m hoping to run 5K non stop at my first park run this weekend. You’ve inspired me as I have sometimes felt that I haven’t pushed myself enough. Well done again...and thank you for making me realise we are all on our individual journeys 👍

[Run1980 Graduate]

Well done on keeping up with the running. I’m 38 and 5k in 35 mins is amazing!! I’ve never understood why running is easier some days and harder others, maybe it’s just the body feeling more tired some days. I’m finishing w6r3 today once I’ve dropped my boy at school. I’m battling the rain today so it should be interesting.

[sigasiga Graduate in reply to Run1980]

Hope your run in the rain went well and good luck with the rest of C25K - you've done the hardest bit by the end of W6.

[Grannyruns Graduate]

Well done. I graduated in July , am approaching 65 in a few weeks and I’m trying to do the same and run 3 times a week. I had a week off while on holiday but missed it so much. I’m back on it now and I managed 4K in 31 minutes today. Thanks for your inspiration and good luck keeping it going .

[sigasiga Graduate in reply to Grannyruns]

Well done - it's good to know there are other oldies out there!

[RunningMissP]

I’m 41 years old. Not done any real and continued / regular exercise since university. I’m about to start week 5 and if at the end of C25K, I can run 5k in anywhere near 35 minutes I’ll be absolutely ecstatic.

Thank you for sharing this with us. I think what you’re doing is fab!!!

[sigasiga Graduate in reply to RunningMissP]

Thank you. In some ways I'm lucky as I don't have to fit running in around work and children, so in that way it's easier. On the other hand there are the dogs waiting for a walk.... Good luck with rest of C25K 🙂

[Beachcomber66 Graduate]

Same here, although I am a mere 66! I graduated a couple of weeks ago and a 35 minute 5k looks really impressive to me! Some days the legs feel really heavy and on others it is fine. I swim every week, which helps to loosen things up, and walk the dog for 5k most days, but I think that whatever I do, good days and harder days are just part of the deal and I am conditioning myself to accept it, do what I can on the day, and see that as success in the context of not running since my youth, rather than a failure to achieve a target. I still have a plan to improve, but it is just going to take time.

[sigasiga Graduate in reply to Beachcomber66]

Yes, I'm much the same, including the dog walking! I cycle on non-running days, which I think has helped with the running, but come the winter I might well change to swimming as I hate cycling on wet and windy days. You're right, we just have to get through the hard days and enjoy the good ones. Good luck!