What I Have Learned

[Ibabyboomer2]

I started out running in my 40's , I am now 68 yrs old and I learned a lot about myself . When I started thought I would die,now I laugh at those first months ! What I learned ,set rules like will not run faster nor slower than set speeds ( still use these ) . Also found I need to be around people working out too ( a treadmill at home didn't work for me). Music is a must ( don't need to hear feet pounding and heavy breathing ), remember your not competing (even if a Greyhound runs beside you ) and of course good attitude is important . I now run between 2.5 and 3 miles in 30 mins. which is good for me ( and that's all that matters ) ...Enjoy and the Best to ...YOU..!!!!

[hulland]

really good to hear this - just completed C25K and want to keep this up

[Soozc25k Graduate]

Good to know these things. I'm just new to running. Wish I had found out that I'd enjoy it so much decades ago. However, do exciting to have discovered another passion right now.

[Irish-John Graduate]

Spot on! 😊😊😊😊😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Good on you Ibabyboomer2, you are like me regarding running which is that you just want to run like I do at 72 years of age for enjoyment and exercise rather than have a goal of running a marathon. 😊 🏃 As far as music, I sometimes have it on and other times I run without music, it depends on my mood.

[sarah469 Graduate]

"which is good for me ( and that's all that matters )"

Too right! This is all that matters in running. Thanks for your tips! I'm the same with music, if I didn't have it I'd just hate to hear myself breathing all the time!

[Ibabyboomer2 in reply to sarah469]

Like....!!!!!!