I must be mad ...

[notreallyme]

New to all this. 67 years old and started running - must be mad. Currently on w5 and no problems (yet). In fact I look forward to each run - though they're not always easy. I assume there are dozens (hundreds?) of sixty somethings running around out there.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

If your mad we all must be as well 😂😂there are all different age ranges on here and all seem to manage c25k. It's great also that you are enjoying it good luck 😊😊

[Cazza26 Graduate]

Well done notreallyme- you’re definitely not mad! Methinks you’ll be inundated with replies from sixty somethings (and older!)

I only started last April at 62 and have loved every moment. Graduated in May with no problems and am now working my way up to 10K. Running is part of my life now and my only regret is that I didn’t discover it earlier!!

Keep up the good work and reap all the benefits!!

[notreallyme Graduate in reply to Cazza26]

Ha - a Spring Chicken at 62. Well done for completing it so promptly.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations notreallyme, you are not mad, so glad that you are enjoying your running, on week 5, well you will be looking forward to run 3, take it slowly. There are many 60 year olds who have began C25K, indeed like me who was 71 when I began week 1 and graduated 3 weeks after my 72nd birthday. 😊

[notreallyme Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks AlMoor. I'm impressed. Perhaps I'll graduate by my 72nd Birthday too!

[Tbae]

No not mad.

One hours running seven hours of life.👏👏

Many people running in their 70/80 /90 and yes some in their hundreds.

Google and you will see.

Amazing.

Enjoy your runs and keep going.

Listen to your body and follow the guidance.

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[notreallyme Graduate in reply to Tbae]

Thank you. Sounds like good advice. I'm impressed by the immediate support on here. I guess I'll have to keep going....

[Tbae in reply to notreallyme]

Unbelievable support.

This is a magic forum bound together with golden threads.

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[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Tbae]

Hi Tbae, there is a man in his 90's who regularly runs in the Keswick Parkrun, according to Theoldfellow who also runs that as well on a Saturday morning, this 90+ year old man is a marshall if he's not running.

[Tbae in reply to AlMorr]

Great Alan.

Two men in the states 92 & 98 racing each other over the 100m’s.A woman in NY 102 runs everyday.

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[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Tbae]

It's never too late to start running Tbae. 😊 🏃 🎓 🏃 😊 I hope you get back to as you call it 'trotting' soon. 😊 🏃

[Tbae in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Alan.

Yes hopefully I am

good to commence repeating C25k on the 13/03/19.🤔

Ankle seems better but hip grumbling.

Not run since 23/01/19.As a novice Alan definitely overuse and unfettered enthusiasm.

Got to listen to the sound guidance.

Hopefully I get back and tick off a few more things for my 76th.

No regrets Alan, the best thing I have ever done is the C25k programme and find HealthUnlocked.

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[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Tbae]

I do agree with your last sentence, so you are going to restart C25K, well done. As I have said before I go long walks during the winter months but recently in the milder weather in February I did do a bit of running, last week on the Monday I went to Stirling, now that is the place, the Forth Walkway that I ran run 3 of week 8, that would be early June last year, this time now with my app I ran/walked week 2 of C25K just to give my legs a bit of running, it went OK. If the weather is nice I will do a bit of running when I'm out walking and on my runiversary redo some of the the runs probably starting with week 3

[Tbae in reply to AlMorr]

Yes, only way, now is to repeat the programme.

Hope things will work out.

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[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Tbae]

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[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Maybe even thousands!

Great job so far... you’re in my favourite week. Enjoy the next run.

[notreallyme Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Favourite week? Is that because you survived it? Thanks!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to notreallyme]

The last run was an emotional moment... never ran that long before despite being a bit of an athlete back in the day.

[notreallyme Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I'm actually looking forward to w5r3 - probably on Saturday, all being well. After 5 and 8 minute stints it looks daunting, but also very enticing! How strange.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to notreallyme]

You’ll love it... slow and steady... and embrace that buzz at the finish line.

[Gran4z Graduate]

Yes we are all mad 😂 and loving every second of madness!! Even us mad lot in our 70s 🌻. No we’re not really mad, we’ve just become addicted and keep on running. Happy running, and enjoy the fabulous feeling of freedom 🌻🙂

[notreallyme Graduate in reply to Gran4z]

Thank you Gran4z. I just hope the bits and pieces stay intact for the duration.

[Gran4z Graduate in reply to notreallyme]

They will, without doubt!

[runwithdog Graduate]

myself and OH are 60`s and looking forward to another 30+ years of being active x

[notreallyme Graduate in reply to runwithdog]

Wow - don't tell your pension provider! Good luck!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

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

There are many regulars here in their sixties, some in their seventies and occasionally older runners too..........age is a number.

Enjoy your journey.

[notreallyme Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you. Yes, age is a number. I'll take 21 please ......

[Granspeed Graduate]

Maybe running is the Font of Youth? 😂 Anyway it seems to keep the brain alive as well as the legs, so if that’s madness, I’ll take some. 😄

[Caradora2]

I am the same age started c25k when I turned 60 having never run in my life ! The programme really works as I’m sure others will confirm.

Laura is my inspiration and her words ‘it’s just a light jog’ kept me going pace develops with time, it really does.

The surprising thing is I became completely addicted to running it’s a personal achievement, do this for you and best of luck 🤗

[notreallyme Graduate in reply to Caradora2]

Thank you Caradora2. I like the idea of 'doing it for me'. I hope I'm also still doing it 7 years after I started.

[oldperson47 Graduate]

I am 71 and also on week 5 run 1. I finished all of it last summer but did not keep running so I have started again. The hardest part is getting out of the door. I used to drive to a nice flat part to do my runs but now I just run locally which does have slopes. I do feel better for it and it's good to be able to run ( albeit very slowly) up a slope I used to walk up. Next run is the big one with 8 mins running. I have signed up for a 10k in September so I have to finish the course and then do the next 5-10k one.

[notreallyme Graduate in reply to oldperson47]

Very impressed!! I agree about getting out of the door - especially when it's cold and breezy. But once going it's very rewarding. I'm keeping to the flat(ish) until I've gained a bit more stamina - one thing at a time. Just done w6r3, so no more walking. Let me know how you get on - I'm not committing to anything other than completing the c25k for the time being. Good luck.