Late starter

[Bluestreek]

Hi, at 69 I’m a bit late to start running. Had a VT episode 6 years ago and had 3 stents fitted. I cycle in the better weather. But found fitness dropped off during the winter. So started the C25K, just using a treadmill at the moment until I get fit enough to go outside and not collapse after 5 minutes. Up to week 8, day 1 and so far so good.

[Solor Graduate]

That’s brilliant. I’m 62 and a non runner and wondered if I’d left it too late. I’m so happy I tried it. Starting week 9 this week - on treadmill like you. The c25k programme is amazing, isn’t it?

Good luck

[Bluestreek Graduate in reply to Solor]

certainly seams to work, felt like i was going to fall of machine on the first 3 min run I did, can't be leave I'm now doing 28.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

there are plenty of us in their sixties on this forum.

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.

[Frenc Graduate]

Never too old Bluestreek! And well done on your progress, you seem to be doing brilliantly. Best of luck - not long until you graduate 😊.

[Bluestreek Graduate in reply to Frenc]

Thank's for everyone support. Don't think I can graduate till I can do week 9 out side.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Welcome to the forum and the program and well done with your progress!I started at 63 having never run before in my life .

Your almost at graduation now so well done !

Keep at it and see you at the finish line (Or is it the Starting post) !

[Hidden]

I'm 64 and started last October. I have a total hip replacement and am also running on a cross trainer so you're in good company. I thought I was too old too but I've graduated C25k and am now running for 45+ mins regularly 3 times a week. So you're never too old to get the bug. Good luck for the last few runs to graduation

[Cruise1 in reply to Hidden]

My wife has had 2 knee replacements and a hip replacement and was told no running.

[Hidden in reply to Cruise1]

yes me too so I only run on a cross trainer where you don't lift your feet from the 'pedals'. My physio said this is fine as there is no pounding on the implant. Sadly it means I don't get the advantage of running through nice countryside but I am running. My knees are ok so it may be the knees rather than the hip for your wife. Obviously she should do what her doctors tell her