To all the “older” new runners

[Bettyb719]

I just thought I’d pop by to say well done! I was an older new runner just about 18 months ago, and I’m still here running (very slowly still) but enjoying it hugely. I’ve had lots of ups and downs since graduation but I’ve always bounced back (sometimes literally). Ran a 5K today which I really did enjoy, and I’m planning to do that two or three times a week until I run 5K on my 74th birthday in December and on Christmas Day too. If anyone had said to me even 2 years ago that I’d be writing that I’d have said they were crazy... Looking to get to 10K next year some time!! I remember week 1 very well (hiding on back lanes in case I was seen). Now I’m planning my 2nd pair of running shoes and I have a drawer full of Lycra! 🤪🏃‍♀️

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

That’s very inspiring - thank you 😁

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Way to go, Bettyb. 👏👏. My ambitions are realistic 🥳

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Fantastic Betty! 👏👏👏👏

[Bettyb719 Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

...and you were very inspirational to me in the early days!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Bettyb719]

Aww was I? I’m so pleased! Enjoy your running. 😀😀

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Well done Bettyb719 on continuing to run, I am the same age as you although I won't be 74 until May.

I began C25K run 1 week 1 in April 2018 when I was "only" 71 and graduated in June of that year by which time I was 72, it took me 13 months to get to my first parkrun in July of this year by which time I was 73, I have now ran 10/ 5K parkruns, 4/10Ks and? 5Ks locally, good luck to you for your quest to run a 10K next year. 😊 🏃🏾

[Nymahchai Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Wow that’s inspirational!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Nymahchai]

👍

[Bettyb719 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Gosh! You’re way ahead of me - well done - I’ve always enjoyed your posts!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Bettyb719]

Thank you

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Absolutely brilliant and very inspiring Bettyb719 ...what an amazing woman you are?!!

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Fantastic effort, from your photo you are a very young fit looking 74. Running obviously suits you. Enjoy your Christmas runs

[Bettyb719 Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Not that fit to be honest! Love my food too much (and the odd glass or two of wine...)

[Buddy34 Graduate]

It's just amazing what you can achieve. Keep running, keep smiling 😊😊😊🤗

[Over62]

So inspirational thank you for sharing

[Nymahchai Graduate]

Yes I slunk out on my first run! Keep it up 👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

What a lovely post thank you

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Oh I love this post. I’m cheering for you! 😄 Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience & successes. 😄

[Sydney7 Graduate]

Wow! What an inspiration, well done you 👍

[Sydney7 Graduate]

Wow! What an inspiration, well done you 👍

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

thank you for that inspiration Bettyb! I do wonder sometimes how I’ll ever get beyond the super slow that I manage at the moment but as you say, the important thing is that I’m out there doing something. So I shall continue to do my 5k joffle along the seafront for now and then perhaps try to go for 10k next year. See you there!

[Bettyb719 Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

It’s a date!

[Runner_and_rider Graduate]

Just had to join in this thread. I am also 73 - will be 74 in February. Like you I started this adventure about 18months ago. I absolutely love it, although I have spent a fair amount of time on the injury couch due to being somewhat stupid on occasion. Nothing serious - my body, especially knees and ankles, just really protested about what was being asked of them. With hindsight I should've listened to Laura about taking it slowly (sounds as if you did), and also bought some proper running shoes earlier!

Never mind, I'm slowly getting there and always love hearing tales of my fellow 'grown-up' runners and their experiences. Keep on running Bettyb, and everyone else too.

[Bettyb719 Graduate in reply to Runner_and_rider]

Get us! Despite some time on the injury couch, we are still in there! Going out for a run tomorrow with my daughter (who says she was inspired by me!). She doesn’t live near enough for us to do that often, but it’s nice when we do. She’s way faster than me, but that’s ok, she’s just a youngster!

[Justinerose]

what a fantastic post, I did my first 10 k at 68