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[milliemollymelia]

Hi I’m new here... I’m 54 and unfit and weigh far to much ... I did jog a little pre hysterectomy ... which was 6 years ago now so not an excuse 😂 want so much to get fitter and feel better about my self .. would really welcome chat

[primaballerina]

You are in the right place to start C25k with our support on this fab-forum! Welcome!

PB

[milliemollymelia]

Thank you

[runwithdog Graduate]

lovely pic.

never too late to start !

my top tips,drink lots the day b4,always one or 2 rest days,do japanese slow running (youtube ) ,it`s ok to run slower than you walk and running shoes a bigger size.

keep checking on here for support X

[milliemollymelia]

Water that’s my down fall I do need to drink more... I’ll check out the tube vid .. I think I am already running slower than I can stride out walking thanks

[backintime Graduate]

welcome

this forum is wonderful, so glad I found it!

Have you started already? Feel free to post your runs, even if you're not asking a question, it's good to know how they're going and it helps others sometimes too.

Do up your water - between 2 and 3 litres a day. You'll be amazed at the difference it makes.

There is lots of information in the FAQ post in the pinned post, well worth reading.

[milliemollymelia in reply to backintime]

Yes I’m on w6r2 just completed very difficult much more than my 20 min one last week...Consider water upped thanks

[Scouser67 Graduate]

Welcome to the wonderful world of running. I am 52 and started running a couple of years ago to help me with my mental health, I had work based stress and depression with a little bit of anxiety thrown in for good measure.

I moved last October and hadn’t got back into running again. I dusted off my kit and thought I need to do this as I was overweight, I still am but have lost half a stone since I restarted the programme.

Slow and steady and stretches and keep yourself hydrated. I do hope you get to enjoy running. This is a brilliant forum for tips, advice and just letting people know of your running experience. Happy running 🏃‍♀️

[milliemollymelia in reply to Scouser67]

Thanks for the welcome.. we share a few issues stress etc I’m definitely going to give it my best shot

[Racer555 Graduate]

At the wrong side of 59, I started c25k seven weeks ago. My next run tonight. My goal, a half marathon next March! Go for it.

[milliemollymelia in reply to Racer555]

Inspiring go for it 😊👍

[milliemollymelia in reply to milliemollymelia]

And there is no wrong side to any age .. it’s all in the head anyway 👍😂

[Scouser67 Graduate in reply to milliemollymelia]

If you need to chat, just let me know. You can do this. 👍🏻

[Wolvesmad Graduate]

Well done Millie you can do it

[milliemollymelia]

Cheers ... W7R1 today 👍

[Hidden]

Hi, I'm also 54. I'm post-menopausal and have struggled with aches and pains, tiredness, lack of motivation: list is endless! I'm on my 3rd "run" of week one and this morning I thought "should I really be doing this at 54". I was really struggling. I've never been a runner, even at school, but I really want to give this a go. Wish there weren't so many hills where I live though! I want to get fitter and have noticed even after my 3 attempts of walking/running I feel my mood has lifted considerably.

Your dog is so cute by the way.

[milliemollymelia in reply to Hidden]

Keep at it your sense of achievement wellbeing and motivation will increase after every run ... I joined this group late at W6 or would have been posting all the time .. post away you will always get the push you need to go on the dog is not mine ... I just love the bones of her .. I’m her Auntie P