Today i am 50 years old and amazingly, a runner! My gift to myself was to start c25k and a whispering little voice said I would possibly do the whole programme and graduate.
Well, contrary to everyone's beliefs (who knows me), I DID IT! I am RUNNING into my 50s and can't tell you how proud I am!!!
It's not just the incredible physical achievement. A huge lesson from this whole thing is that we can do ANYthing we set our mind to! I have gained strength to tackle everything, patience for progress and confidence to pick new unknown challenges.
This afternoon i will go for my celebratory run. No title, no pressure. I will just
run. 😁
I've said it before but real people here have been my big support. I want to thank every single one of you for the tips, the support, the selfless joy, the warm advice and presence. We are all winners. ..and runners!
Maya Xxx
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Congratulations! I’m 49 and on week 5. Just doing it really to get a bit fitter, but now I think you have spurred me on to keep on running at least until my birthday in March 😊
Well that my dear i will receive as a present!!! Thank you. If i inspired you to progress!! Definitely worth every step. You will change to a better you, you'll see!!!
Let us know how you're doing. Especially if/when you struggle. There are no impossible hurdles in this community 😉
You will find that after w6 (if not before!) You will get hooked and love it. It has no deadline. You'll see!
Happy running birthday!!! 🎊🏃🏽♀️🎂🎁🎉 Reading your post everyone can see that you gave yourself a wonderful gift indeed!! Enjoy your day and the runs to come!
Thank you very much!! I will. I had dinner with my two girls last night, going to lunch with my mum today and tonight i'm going to my absolutely favourite restaurant for an indulgent dinner! Pas mal... 😍
First of all, I would like to wish you a very happy birthday Mayanow, the BIG 50, welcome to the best running club in the world, I very much hope that you enjoy all your runs at least for your 50's decade, and a big congratulations for graduating with week 9 run 3.
Thank you so much! It is a great achievement for each and everyone of us. It makes me so happy that i can do this for years to come! I have been so inspired by people's stories here.
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