63 not out & the joys of running up hills...and down

[October13]

First post. I’m loving reading all the posts & encouragement on here. The advice has sorted out a good few of my issues and I’m now upto w8r3 and loving it.

I’ve always run outside and it’s hilly here but this week I run uphill for first 10mins then level off a little and at the half way bell turn round to finish with a lovely run downhill. Can’t imagine running on a treadmill and missing out on that downhill run.

Also at 63 I have lots of aches & pains in hip, shoulder, knee but nothing too serious. But when I run those pains seem to all disappear and the body in motion is a great feeling.

I’m going to keep on running (well slow jogging) as long as I can.

[swim63 Graduate]

Same age as you and 1 week behind in runs. However, I really cannot imagine running uphill for 10 minutes!! You must be fit, I'm sure it would nearly kill me 😂.Good luck for your final week of the program, enjoy..

[October13 Graduate in reply to swim63]

But we thought at the start that running for 5 mins was impossible... I just take it slow and plod on, gritting my teeth helps though! Thanks for your support and looking forward to us both graduating soon 👍

[swim63 Graduate in reply to October13]

Can’t wait, 5 more runs to go! Struggled a bit today but soon recovered 👍

[October13 Graduate in reply to swim63]

Well done you. I had to really make myself get out today but pleased I did and ran further than on other 2 wk8 runs. Just a few more runs then we’ll be graduates. So proud of both of us🤪

[swim63 Graduate in reply to October13]

Yes, it’s getting a bit difficult to get outside now, so cold! I’m just getting ready for run 2, have the usual nervous feeling! Not long now though, we are doing well!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Go you.. I started C25K.. in 2015 ...65 years old ..graduating in the week before Christmas...dark and wet..I am still here. Still running..one Half Marathon at 69 and now, I use hills as warm ups...You have all these joys to come!!You are going to love it!!

[October13 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks for the encouragement. Ooh half marathon now there’s a challenge. Well done you for blazing a trail. A true inspiration.

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Fabulous, we started at 63 and over a year later we still love running

[October13 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Great to know running isn’t just for youngsters but for anyone at any age so long as you take it slooooow. Thanks for your comments.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading even at your stage 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.

[October13 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Cheers.

[Peter44 Graduate]

Welcome to the forum, you'll get loads of possitive help and advise on here, from people just like yourself, although, running up hills!!! 🥵Good luck with week 9. 😀

[October13 Graduate in reply to Peter44]

Thanks Peter44. Just 4 runs to go now til I graduate and can’t wait.

[Newbie59 Graduate]

I started C25k aged 65 and now 66. It amazes me that I have no pains in hips or knees when running (well, slow jogging), I enjoy running outside, and just wish I had started this a few years ago (before the hip and knee issues started).

[October13 Graduate in reply to Newbie59]

Hi - yes I wish I’d got into running earlier like you. I tried in my 50s but without C25K and then an ankle injury, I gave up. I’m very careful where I run now as I don’t want any injuries putting me off again. Just the 3 runs of week 9 to go then I graduate. C25K should be given a knighthood for the great work it does for us! Best wishes to you with your future runs.

[Newbie59 Graduate in reply to October13]

Great stuff, you'll have your Graduation Badge soon!