Graduated - what now

[Nearly-there]

So I have just graduated, I cannot believe it, I am 52 years old, unfit, overweight and never ever ran before. I honestly did not think I could do it but I have - anyone starting out keep going - if I can do it anyone can 😄

[Rennur Graduate]

You can run 30 minutes now. That's just the start. You're certainly less unfit than 9 weeks ago!

[Rennur Graduate in reply to Rennur]

BTW. Congrats.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

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Keep running, keep smiling.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

You are now much fitter than you were only 3 months ago, congratulations on graduating from C25K 🎓 🏃🏾 👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Congratulations 🎈🎉🍾 and you aren’t as unfit as you were

[zinza]

Congratulations. I run 5k twice a week. Gratuated in November. It`s working fine for me at this moment but maybe I`m going to include a third run on weekends in the near future.

[Scissors19]

Well done, so encouraging I’m 50 in a few months and also never run. On week 3 and seriously thinking I’m not going to complete this !

[JulieByf Graduate in reply to Scissors19]

You will! I have literally just returned from my final run. I have graduated! I will be 59 in 2 weeks time, not a runner at all but managed. So will you 🏆

[Nearly-there Graduate in reply to Scissors19]

Stick to it , honestly it works and actually gets easier the longer you run - not that I would have believed it if anyone had told me that in week 3

[Scissors19]

That’s so good to hear. I’m not really getting out of breath but my legs feel heavy, do you think proper running shoes would help as just running in trainers that are flat without much cushioning?

[Nearly-there Graduate in reply to Scissors19]

hi my legs often feel heavy too sometimes, think it normal. I invested in a pair of Brooks running shoes in week 5 and they really made a difference - tried my old pair on yesterday and cant believe how hard and unsupportive they feel in comparison to a good pair of running shoes - worth investing in some. Brook can also tell you the type of shoe you need by doing an online assessment

[Scissors19 in reply to Nearly-there]

Great, I’ll have a look at them online x

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Woo hoo!!! And soon you will be a very fit, underweight runner!!! Your whole world has changed, grab it by the horns and enjoy your new found ability!!! Welcome to the forum...well done Nearly-there 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Frenc Graduate]

That’s amazing Mountai! Congrats 🥳. 🏆👏🏼🏃‍♀️