A Year On

[Laldy]

It’s been a year now since I started running and posted a message here. I was doubting whether starting running at 58 was realistic when all my friends were telling me that I was mad! Your kind and encouraging comments kept me going.

I have run just about every second day since and have increased speed and distance beyond anything I had hoped for. I have loved every run and the way my body and mind have improved!

Strava tells me that I have run 182 times and 848 miles, so far and ran my first half marathon distance a few weeks ago (under 2 hours!) my (not)Parkrun time was a PB the other night! It helped me so much over lockdown too.

I have been very fortunate to have been pretty injury free (which was my big worry!) and look forward to each run still! Just wanted to thank all for their supportive words when I was wondering if I was mad to start running and hope that anyone doubting themselves is encouraged! I hope to be running full tilt into my 60th Birthday in March. My friends still think I’m mad... but I like it! 😂

[Dreambird Graduate]

Wonderful, positive and inspiring post - well done on all your brilliant achievements so far. From another 64 year old who also doubted herself you have inspired me. Happy running - we can keep on going 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️👍✅😀

[a_in_gsr Graduate]

this is amazing!! such positivity and motivation so thank you for this!

[Tillybeach Graduate]

Thank you for your inspiring post!

[Acedimon Graduate]

Well done, you are a star 👏

[Foxyblue]

Wow what an inspiration 🤩

You love reading posts like yours 😍

[PhoebeJane Graduate]

Love love love reading this. Only listen to yourself. You know what you’re capable of! Such a great post 👏🏼😍

[Irish-John Graduate]

I love reading Runaversary posts, they are so encouraging and supportive

Congratulations and well done!