I’ll get the excuses over with-I’m almost 63, have arthritic knees, asthma and bunions! So, not a lot going for me, but I’m going to give this my best shot.
Over the past 2 years I’ve successfully lost, and kept off about 25kgs with the help of my son who’s a PT. I’ve also been trying to get fitter, stronger & more flexible and although since retiring I can’t afford to go to the gym anymore I still exercise and go for long walks daily.
The C25K seemed like the obvious next step. Without sounding too negative I’m not sure how well I’m going to manage it, but I’ll certainly at least try.
Wish me luck!
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I too am 63 and never been very fit or athletic. I lost almost 2 stone while waiting for gall bladder surgery and decided I needed to up my exercise to try and stop the weight returning. I also need to maintain or improve my fitness and flexibility to keep up with the grandchildren. Work and dark evenings mean I can only run once a week but I tell myself this is a lifestyle change, not a goal in itself. So I am making slow progress through the programme, but it is progress. Good luck, I am sure you will surprise yourself at how much progress you can make if you stick with the programme. I found the posts on here very helpful, especially the reminders that if you are getting out of breath, slow down.
Trust the programme, run really slow. You don’t have to do it in 9 weeks. I’ve just completed week 1 after re running one of them as I couldn’t finish all the runs.
Thanks Shelley. I am respectful of my limitations, and doubt that I’ll ever do a marathon but it’s a start. And if it takes longer than 9 weeks, so be it.
Thank you for the advice, and good luck with your training xx
Hi Pennycat. I had never run before starting this and have never been to a gym. I am 54, overweight and have been suffering joint pains. I walk my dogs and look after my horse but haven’t even been able to ride for a year as she’s now retired. But I have just completed week 5! When I did my first 60 second run in week 1 I was sure that I could not do it 7 more times - but I did. Week by week I doubted but kept surprising myself and on Friday I ran non-stop for 20 mins. I nearly cried. I’m actually starting to believe that I can do this. It really does work. So ... you can do this. Believe in yourself. It sounds like you have already achieved so much. Good luck and keep us posted how it goes.
We are all about positivity here..............so look what you have going in your favour and believe that you can do this and that it can change your life.
I’m 64, also with arthritic knees. I’ve lost 30 k over the last 14 months. I’m just about to start week 5.
Well done for achieving a amazing weight loss AND keeping it off. I’m also hoping to maintain my weight loss and I believe Couch to 5 k will help me fo this.
You won’t regret starting this programme. I’m absolutely amazed that I’ve got this far, you will be too. 🍀 Good luck.
I've started from nothing at age 67, now finishing Week 6 and surprising myself by actually enjoying it. Managed to get through the hard parts by just slowing right down without walking, and relaxing. Good on all of us !
Hi Pennycat age doesn’t matter. I’m 74 and just starting Week 2. I am not a runner but a year ago I signed up to do the London to Paris Bike Ride for Women’s cancer charities. I followed their training plan and successfully completed the ride in October. 280 miles over three days. The sense of achievement was awesome so bouyed by that success is why I have embarked on C25K. Who knows I might even get to a half marathon one day. Not yet though, small steps is the watchword. Good luck with your training and let’s get off the couch!!
Well said! You’ve done brilliantly, and I think you’re right, following the training plan is key. I’m trawling through all the information I can, there’s lots of really useful stuff out there. Thank you 😊👍🏼
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for my constant reminders! It gets us exactly where we wish to be...
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