I’m new today

[Garden59]

First run today at 61 years had a hip replacement last September and an arthritic foot on left so being very cautious but felt exhilarated afterwards . The run is more like extra fast walking type jog .. really concentrated on my breathing

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate]

Well done you for starting good luck with your journey, no bad thing going slow !

[cornishgirl54 Graduate]

I started in my 60s as well and I definitely found that running slowly at first was the key to making it work for me. When I started I hadn't run for many years and I had no way of knowing how quickly or slowly I should be going and I really found it hard work - but when I slowed right down, I found I could run (although it was more like a loping jog!) for a much greater distance than I thought possible. Once I'd got the principle of slow in my head and could run for 20 minutes or so, I gradually increased the speed a bit at a time. Take it slowly, I'm sure you'll get there. The very best of luck.

[Garden59 in reply to cornishgirl54]

Thankyou that is really heartening 👏🙌🙏

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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.

[Pink4eva Graduate]

Hi Garden59 well done for completing your first run today. I will be 58 soon and have been lucky enough to have had 2 hip replacements, one each side, in 2018/19. I say lucky because I know there are massive waiting lists for surgery due to covid. I never thought I would be able to run again. It’s a great feeling, I completed W6R2 today. If I can do it anyone can, good luck with your progress 😊Just take your time and go at your own pace👍