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I am not a runner- true or false ๐Ÿ˜‚

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Hi. Iโ€™ve always said Iโ€™m not a runner !!! But I need a new challenge to get those endorphins going. Just turned 58 years young and hopefully doing my first very gentle triathlon next year. Any tips for the old and crinkly novices would be appreciated

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Welcome.. well done for beginning this and check this post out :)

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Loads of super and useful tried and tested advice...the mantra is .. slow and steady... rest days..non negotiable... except for other non impact strength and stamina exercise.

Listen to your body... keep posting too, for terrific support and encouragement.. and enjoy!

PS

You are a mere youngster compared with many of us.. ( I am 68 :))

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Welcome to the forum.

Do check out the guide to the plan linked to by Oldfloss.

Enjoy your journey.

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Youโ€™re not a runner... true. You can be a runner... true. You will be a runner... your call, but nothing to stop you. Biggest tip is go slow!

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ancientrunnerGraduate

I wasn't a runner either!!!

Life has changed.

Good luck.

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