71 and never run

[Grannie49]

First run of Week 2. Well it went ok.

Just trying to get the right route. Bit of hills up and down and right length. That went well and something to listen to. Didn’t like Radio 1 pop. Will try others. Yeah

[RedIrishRunner]

That's amazing!!! I'm trying to make my 61 year old mum join the program but she says she's 'too old' to do it. The last time she ran was 'at my sports day'. I haven't had a sports day since I was 9 - I'm 23 now!!!

Hope you find good music soon!!

[Gwyrdd Graduate in reply to RedIrishRunner]

Tell her she isn’t too old. I am so pleased to have started c25k in March. Trying 5k three times a week now. Still slow but I’m happy to be able to do it . I had never run before and always avoided sportsday. I shall be 75 in December

[Grannie49 in reply to Gwyrdd]

Wow. Super impressive. 👍👍

[Grannie49 in reply to RedIrishRunner]

Thanks so much. Tell your mum it’s well worth the effort and no way is she too old,

[Maxi80]

Awesome! 👏🏻👏🏻

[nowster Graduate]

If you use the app rather than the podcasts you can play your own music alongside it.

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Well done Grannie49, your doing well, looking for a bit of hills up and down on route too, very impressive 👍🏃‍♀️

[Grannie49 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thanks so much 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help

Enjoy your journey.

[Ruby69 Graduate]

Fantastic achievement. If it helps I’m 68 and started this 6 weeks ago. I’ve just run (slow jogged) for 25 mins non stop and loved every second. Look at slow running/Japanese running on you tube. It’s really helped me achieve this. Good lick and keep us posted. 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

[Grannie49 in reply to Ruby69]

Thanks. Definitely helps. I’ll check out Utube.