Runniverary 2 - nice little 7km run in the sun.

[theoldfellow]

Exactly 2 years since I stepped out to try to do Run 1 of Week 1 of Couch to 5K, at the age of 68, having not knowingly run a step since 1966. It was moderately disastrous. I managed the 1st 60 seconds okay, wheezed my way through the 2nd, and then it went seriously downhill - and I don't mean the gradient.

So here we are 2 years later nipping out for a 7Km 'Socially Distanced Exercise'. The picture is of my new 7Km Only after Drought Run. The mountain is Skiddaw, and my house is over there somewhere. You will notice how flat it is, there are 4 fields flat, the rest is up and down.

Hope you are all well and happy.

ToF ❤🙏👣👣👣👣👣👣👣👣👣

[Sandie1961 Graduate]

Happy 2nd runniversary theoldfellow ! Mine too, having started as a mere 56 year old, but I just went for a 5k today - was going to do 10 but by the time my work call finished it was far too hot. Here’s to many more 🥂

[theoldfellow in reply to Sandie1961]

Well done Sandie!

❤

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Happy runniversary what a great thing to do

We joined this community on 24th April 2019 although first run was a sunday so must have run the first couple before we found this forum

Running is a very special thing, and what a beautiful place you have to enjoy your runs and we will enjoy your photo

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Happy Runniversary theoldfellow, haven’t those 2 years sped by too. It’s been a pleasure to join you on this epic journey and you’ve been such an encouragement to others along the way. We will meet in the Lake District one day. 😎😃

[Katnap Graduate]

Awesome! And a pleasant coincidence you graduated the same day as Sandie1961

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Happy runniversary, it's great that you found this at the age of 68! I started 3 years ago and can't quite believe I can do this

[bubblebird123 Graduate]

How wonderful. I feel inspired. I have been thinking of doing the couch to 5k for some time noe. Finally bought the kit 3 weeks ago but only braved the girts run today.

I am not sure how well it went but I did it. I do feel slightly worse for wear though.

Any tips and tricks for keeping my motivation will be gladly appreciated

[theoldfellow in reply to bubblebird123]

First run is a BIG thing. You are asking your mind and body to do something that it's designed to do, but isn't used to doing yet. But doing that first run, or actually just putting on the kit and going out to try, that's the hardest of all.

The mind is harder to train than the body.

The REST DAY is really important. To improve muscles and cardio you need to actually micro-damage the muscles - we call it training, but that's what it is. And then you need to give them 24-48 hours to heal. Longer when you are a beginner - 'cos you have to train the repair crew too.

Don't worry about motivation, after 12 weeks this will be a habit...

[bubblebird123 Graduate in reply to theoldfellow]

I will stick with it. I was planning my second tomorrow but I fear the repair will take another day.

Thank you for the response it does help. Hopefully 12 weeks i will be back saying I enjoyed it

[theoldfellow in reply to bubblebird123]

Remember we are all here for you too. Always someone who has been where you are now. ❤