Crackers!

[Newbirunner]

82nd. birthday in August 2020, under medication for asthma, two broken Archilles tendons and repaired, one half collapsed on left leg, sanity questionable, completed week 9 C25K. Now doing Stepping stone 3 times a week! Every things hurts. Ex RAF.Ouch!!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing C25K, sorry about your injuries, nevertheless well done on completing the course, you should be very proud of yourself.

To get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓 next to your username leave a message in the pinned posts on the right side of the healthunlocked October graduate home page and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K and graduated 🎓 🏃🏾 👍 I hope you are enjoying the Stepping stones podcasts with Laura.

[nowster Graduate]

Wow! You put the rest of us to shame.

Congratulations on graduating. 🏃‍♂🍻🏆🏅

[Newbirunner in reply to nowster]

Thanks friend, I'm feeling kind of silly now. I have to say that I kept reading all that you fabulous people have written and that spurred me on, it was almost as though I had joined a very special group of people and I could not let them down. I included my age and disadvantages to try to inspire other just starting just as you have inspired me. so thanks to you all. Cheers!

[nowster Graduate in reply to Newbirunner]

It's amazing that we see all ages here, and a true mix of abilities.

[BonniesRest Graduate]

🎉Brilliant! Thankyou for posting! What an inspiration! Hope you continue to enjoy the running. 🕺

[Newbirunner]

Thank you BonniesRest, insanity helps, in spite of a few pains I enjoy the jogging/running. Cheers!

[Rennur Graduate]

Wow. I guess there's no excuses for the rest of us now!

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate]

Congratulations!!! You will need to change your name now!!! What an inspiration!!!

[Newbirunner in reply to VPOLLIE67]

Thanks VPOLLIE67, I decided it was either Covid-19 or running, with running I will at least know it was my fault and go down laughing. Humm! Cheers!

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to Newbirunner]

😍😍😍😍.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

This guide to post C25k running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Newbirunner in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks Ian I shall follow your advice and lock on to healthunlock web. I shall keep running but perhaps less smiles and more groans. He He. many thanks. Cheers

[spongecat Graduate]

Wow, you absolutely rock! I'm so impressed

Congratulations! 💐🍀

[Raspberrypink Graduate]

That is amazing. What strength of character you have. Please don’t injure yourself though 👍🏼

[Hidden]

Wowsers. Amazing resilience and very inspiring. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Raisemeup Graduate]

You are inspirational to me and others! Shame on me in my 60s, with osteoarthritis, for wondering if I should do c25k. Clearly, it is very achievable if you follow advice and believe it is. I'm only w5r2, but very pleased to be up with it and my doubts about what's next will not deter me after reading your post.

Thank you and best wishes.

[Newbirunner in reply to Raisemeup]

Raisemeup yours and my mountains are as high and our giants to slay are as fearsome but your heart is bigger than mine. YES you will do it. It is not imperative to complete the course in 9 weeks but to get there in the end is. Listen to your body, don't kill it , love it. Good luck girl. Cheers

[RamblingMe Graduate]

You are wonderful! Keep living life to the full, but you need no advice from me! What an inspiration

[Bontobpat Graduate]

You are an inspiration, I hope we can all be as active as you at your age.

[9weeks2Run Graduate]

Congratulations on your graduation.

Wow what an inspiration you are ⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏🥇🥇🥇 so amazed to read your post

Happy Running

[Dance55 Graduate]

Absolutely amazing! So inspiring! Good luck with your running journey. No excuse for me not to keep going now! 😁

[Grannie49]

I’m sitting here, 71 and never run! Trying to galvanise myself to head out. No choice now. Brilliant. Thanks

[Newbirunner in reply to Grannie49]

WOW, your some lady, when I'm running I shall think of you and wish you well. Remember 'slowly slowly catch the monkey'. Good luck and three cheers for Grannies

[Grannie49 in reply to Newbirunner]

Likewise. Just returned after 25 + mins running. Blooming App stopped working so I just kept going!!

[Raisemeup Graduate in reply to Grannie49]

Dear 49, Just take it in stages, don't pressure yourself, eg:-

1. Put your running gear on.

2.check the app is working and ready in your bag.

3.Go out to where you plan to warm up and run.

4. See how you feel, switch on the app. Think: 'shall I just start and see what happens?'

5.Start and see - actually you're off!

Good luck and don't forget to listen to your body, you can always stop and try again another day. Hope this approach may help you get started as it did me. Do let us know how you get on. Best wishes.

[Grannie49 in reply to Raisemeup]

Great advice thanks

[Raisemeup Graduate in reply to Grannie49]

Sorry Granny49, I thought you were a complete beginner, but a quick check of posts says you are already running very well. In fact I'm psyching myself up for W5r3(20mins!), which you've done so I'll be following in your footsteps and giving it my best shot .

Best wishes.

[Grannie49 in reply to Raisemeup]

No apology needed. Very helpful thought. Good luck with your running. 😊

[Dobbydoodah Graduate in reply to Grannie49]

Just do it! You won't regret it but be kind to yourself and do it at your own pace, good luck

[Silverfox1943 Graduate]

Love to hear of oldies getting out and actually running. Your doing great.

I've just ran for 2 years now, just had both my cataracts done so vision is A1, hopefully no more falls.

At my local Park run I look out for an 83 yr old club runner and try to finish before him (haha) but then a young mother comes flying passed pushing a pram.😂😂

[Newbirunner in reply to Silverfox1943]

That is really heart warming, it made me smile. What a lovely group of people on this site I am so glad to be a part of you, even though we shall never meet,

[johnm12 Graduate]

Crackers? No . Absolutely cracking. Take it steady though! Very well done!

[Newbirunner in reply to johnm12]

Thanks John. My knees are less wobbly now. Cheers!

[Jamiroq]

Congratulations on your graduation. You are absolutely brilliant and inspirational. Definitely no excuses for me in the future. Well done!

[W1i2t3b4y5]

Like all the posts before me- wow- aren’t you doing brilliantly? My Dad was in the RAF and is now 86 , fairly fit too though not at your level. I’m starting W5r1 on Thursday, hopefully I shall reach 5k .......before Christmas 🎄🏃‍♀️🐕🐕. My lurcher and whippet are much faster than me, getting near 35mph!

[Maximodad Graduate]

Welcome to the Oldies Section! Ignore all the gazelles and remember - don't go Too Far, Too Fast or Too Soon (recommended reading - 49 pence on Kindle).

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Congratulations and what an inspiration

[CazzaW Graduate]

Wow you are amazing and such an inspiration 🤩 many congratulations on a fabulous achievement and hope you celebrated well 🎉

My husband is in the RAF and we’re currently in Canada on his final posting before we retire back home. He runs already and I’m soon to graduate 🤞hoping to be able to do some running (jogging 🐢🐌 in my case) together. I shall show him your post... he’ll be as delighted as I am for you 👏😊

[Roxdog Graduate]

That's amazing. Hope nothing hurts too much! My father, who is 88, only gave up running a few years ago. I don't know why he gave up, because he can still run! I think he was a little concerned after having a hernia operation and decided to stop, not because he couldn't run, but because he just decided to stop! I still catch him jogging occasionally when we go out for our long walks!

[Newbirunner in reply to Roxdog]

Hi Roxdog, clearly your father is a wise old---no Young man, he knows best and understands his body well. I shall take that as a lesson and use it as a guide. Thank you. Cheers

[Jojoarnie Graduate]

I want to be like you when I grow up. Seriously!

[Newbirunner in reply to Jojoarnie]

Jojoarnie I am flattered and embarrassed, I hope you will be much better than me. I took my inspiration from the many runners before me who in spite of their fairs and many with disadvantages have graduated and I wanted to be like them and part of that team. So all my beat to you Jojo. Cheers

[Leo90]

Inspiration 👏🏻

[Puffingpanter Graduate]

Absolutely amazing!

[Run5000m Graduate]

Well done. You are an inspiration. I'm struggling to get back after 5 weeks off due to two broken toes. I've gone back to week 1 to make myself take it easy. 🏃‍♀️