I hope this gives inspiration to anyone who needs it

[DavidW955]

Early 2021 in the dark days of lockdown I embarked on C25K at the age of 62. At the time I struggled to run for 60 seconds without stopping and gasping for breath. Anyway, I stuck with it and did it!

I’ve kept it up and very slowly built up my distance (but not my speed). On Saturday I completed the Redditch Half Marathon in 2hrs 30 mins, raising £411 for cancer research in the process. I am so proud and happy at what I achieved and still can’t believe it.

If I can do it then anyone can! Just stick to the plan and keep going. It’s worth it. Today I’m celebrating my 64th birthday.

[Dendev75 Graduate]

Wow David that’s amazing, well done! How did you build up to your HM after ct5k? I love reading success stories - you all inspire me on a tough run so thank you.

[DavidW955 Graduate in reply to Dendev75]

Thanks - my intention was to build steadily up to 10k but just sat around 6k for a while. Then signed up for the HM to give myself a target - then just did it. 8k, 10k, etc. the real point is that almost anyone can do it. Just keep going Dendev, before you know it you will reach your goal. And the feeling is so great - it will change your life! Good luck!

[CBDB Ambassador]

Woohoo!!! 👏🎉🎉🙌🙌👏👏

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Happy birthday David and welcome back!!!Well done to you on that HM and on raising that money for such a great cause... It is so, so good to see so many folk here of a certain age.

We more seasoned runners can show the world a thing or two can't we. Although I am a LOT older than you

Now you are back, why not stick around and share your runs with some of us here on C25K.

The new Catch-Up Corner post goes up on Friday... why not pop in and sit a while!

[Frenc Graduate]

How inspiring and well done on completing your half marathon at the weekend. C25K has changed so many lives for the better. Happy birthday 🥳!

[HeavyFoot Graduate]

All power to you, DW955. Marvellous 🤩

[Redfly3 Graduate]

Happy birthday and good for you. 👏

[Liono Graduate]

What an achievement, and an excellent way to celebrate your birthday. Congratulations on both!

[Cmoi Graduate]

Happy birthday, and well done DavidW955 on both your HM and your fundraising!

If you'd like a badge for the HM, reply to this link: healthunlocked.com/marathon...

It'll only show up on the Marathon forum though, not here or Bridge.

[MrsLydiaWickham Graduate]

Amazing!! What an inspiration. 🥇

[M0use Graduate]

Fantastic achievement & Happy birthday 🎂

[Summerbridge]

Not sure if I hit the 'Report' button by mistake. Nothing to report! Just congratulations...I'm in a similar age bracket and have never progressed beyond W1, which I do over & over again. Am seriously considering trying W2 next week.