Hello C25K

[Geordiehousewife]

I'm 57 and really need to get back to fitness. A month(!) after downloading the app I finally ran out of excuses and got out and did my first run. And it wasn't so bad after all. Maybe I can do this

[Craig911]

I'm in the same boat as you. Of course you can do it! 💪😁

[JeffP1 in reply to Craig911]

I'm 70 this year on my 3rd week doing ok I'm sure if I can do it so can you keep it up

[Joster Graduate in reply to Craig911]

I'm female, almost 50 and other than dog walking have done nothing vaguely aerobic since before my eldest child (now 15) and into week 5 now, you can do this. and the essential reading posted by Iannoda is really helpful. I'm enjoying it in a wierd kind of way! The app is fab.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey

[Geordiehousewife Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks for the welcome and the helpful links 👍

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Course you can ! Welcome along x

[Greywhiskers Graduate]

G’day Geordie from Sydney. My age just about reverses your numbers, In a couple of months I will be 75. I have just today completed the program and ran for 30 minutes covering about 4 km or abou 2.5 miles. I know that you have already done the hardest bit. You got started and should feel proud.

If a complete fogie like I am can do this I reckon that you can. The program really works, run slowly enough to complete each challenge and you will surprise yourself. Keep us posted.

[Edlene Graduate in reply to Greywhiskers]

Really inspiring thank you

[ForestGrump63 Graduate]

A month is good. It took me 3 years to get started. I graduated last Tuesday 🤗

[Tonkabella]

Well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️. Yes you can do it. Lots of nice flat places to run in Geordie land (used to live there). I'm South Wales now and flat is not easy to find 😢even the places the Locals call flat have a big hill in it somewhere 😂

[Pianism Graduate]

There's no maybe about it (except in your mind). You can definitely do it. I am the least likely person on the planet to have taken up running and yet I love it! Good luck and jeep us updated on your progress.

[Reggiegirl Graduate]

Well done! You can definitely do this. I'm 55 and had spinal surgery a year ago. I hadn't done any exercise for 5 years. Before that I used to be a regular gym goer but after hurting my back have been scared to do anything!! I've just finished week 1 and haven't found it as bad as I feared! Go girl 🏃

[mafee Graduate]

YAY - I am in the same boat as you - 59 and making slow progress. Keep posting - follow ALL the advice - make sure you take the rest days and go for it!! well done!

[Edlene Graduate]

You can definitely do this. I trained for a 10k when I was 57, 3 years ago, I had never run before and it was so good to achieve it. Lapsed a bit now and using couch to 5k to get going again.

[mafee Graduate in reply to Edlene]

you sound like Laura !!

[Silverfox1943 Graduate]

Good for you. There's no rush; read the advice on pre and post stretches and 5 min walks and you will succeed. Its not a race but there will be some ups and downs, and doubts.

I started mid Sep and completed program Dec; now into 2nd month of consolidation.

Soon will be 76 and was hoping to do a park run. Tripped and fell, nothing to do with the ice.

Once I've healed will be back to my Mon Wed & Fri morning runs. Newcastle/Wallsend is very dry, only wore a waterproof twice in all that time.

[101susie Graduate]

You can do it, slow and steady....stick to the programme and before you know it you have graduate next to your name 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[seashells13 Graduate]

Good for you! I am 57 too and have just completed week one - truly starting from scratch, with no excerse in 20+ years and overweight - if I can do it, you certainly can!!

[Geordiehousewife Graduate in reply to seashells13]

Good luck and hopefully we'll graduate around the same time

[Ugogirl Graduate]

I'm 59 and 2 stone overweight. I will be doing week 9 run 3 next week! I never thought I could do it. Just go slow and take the rest breaks. It's an amazing programme and the best thing you'll do all year. Good luck to you.

[Joemink]

Yes, you sue can, just follow the programme as stated, a day’s rest in between, and make sure you make time for it, whatever the time of day / night, with no excuses. Take it steady you’ll feel so much better afterwards, it’s worth the effort. I was 10 years older than you when I started, and am still going ! Good luck.

[Scarlet2 Graduate]

I’m 57 in June and started last Sunday ... never ran in my life before and can’t inagine running for 30 minutes !!! But I’m determined to give it my best shot ! We can do it x

[Geordiehousewife Graduate in reply to Scarlet2]

Best of luck too and hopefully we'll graduate around the same time.

[micey2 Graduate]

Well done on starting, you’ll definitely do it, just keep going, it gets a bit addictive mind 😊😊

[Hidden]

I'm 55, never run at all since school, and even then I didn't do much due to childhood asthma.... I do cycle a lot though..... This week I completed the c25k, I ran 5k in 30mins on my final run..... I'm amazed at how I feel... Stick at it, you can do it

[Bridgetwine]

I’m 67 and just graduated. Didn’t get to 5K but still trying. Good luck, enjoy it.

[SingerSarah]

Welcome! I downloaded the app in December 2017 and only ran out of excuses last week. Well done for starting and, yes, you CAN do this.

[Gonejogging]

Im fast approaching 62 and started C25k on newyears day.

Take it one run at a time u can do it

[Eibh]

Course you can!! Sound like you've done it before. I'm you're age and I'm at week 8 now. Some runs are unbelievably tough to face but often work out as not that bad at all. Our brain seems to be biggest obstacle!! Go you x

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Hello, I started c25k this time last year as a 60 year old. I graduated in May and then went on to run 10k. This is an amazing programme and you will be surprised at where it leads . Use this forum to tell your story and seek advice, it’s very supportive. Have fun.

[Hidden]

Georgiehousewife,well Done I was a bit not motivated after having moved area and new town , it took me a year to restart and I’m

not looking back !I have started Excercise and feel more motivation and have lossed weight ,which is a bonus! I’m also a 65year old and it makes me more interested to be a healthier person and that’s it !

[Yolland Graduate]

Well done for starting. Follow the programme and before you know it you'll be a runner. I have been utterly surprised at how far this programme has taken me. Before you know it you'll graduate and I tell you it feels amazing!

[cawmjw]

I started in April last year. I was almost 59. It took me longer than 9 weeks to complete the C25K. I repeated the weeks until I felt ready to move on to the next week. I eventually completed the final week in October. I would never had said I could do anything like this before trying this programme but I have and I am very proud of myself. I still do the week 9 run 2 to 3 times a week. If you put your mind to it you can do it. Good luck.