started… again….

[Para999]

Well after much procrastination and a great deal of nervousness I have started C25K again having never previously finished it. Now aged 59, I am determined to do this. Week 1 Run 1 completed (and I didn’t collapse 👍). I have decided to post each time I run, mainly because I have had so much inspiration from others posting but also to hold myself to account by the community. Wish me luck all. I hope I don’t bore you with my updates 😀.

[Jell6 Graduate]

Good luck!!! You can do it, just go nice and slow 🐌🐌🐌🐌 👌

[Para999 in reply to Jell6]

Slow will be the only way to go 🤣 thanks

[RunningJ123 Graduate]

Good on you! I've recently restarted as well... It feels good 😊

[Para999 in reply to RunningJ123]

So glad I have started. Good luck on your journey 👍

[nowster Graduate]

Best of luck. Posting each run is a good thing to do for accountability and also to allow you to reflect on what happened and how you felt whilst doing it.

[Para999]

great advice, thanks.

[Kat1234_]

Great idea to post after each run. This is a very supportive forum. Well done for starting 👏👏👏

[Para999 in reply to Kat1234_]

Thanks Kat, yes a very supportive forum, I have gotten a great deal just from reading other runners posts.

[Never-too-old-run Graduate]

Brilliant news that you've made that decision to start again! I'm now 65 and have just graduated for the second time so it can be done. The key for me is to go slowly and eventually you'll find a comfortable rhythm that you'll be able to keep up for longer. I have to admit that I'm tired after running for 30 minutes but once you've done it you know you're capable of doing it again. Good luck! 👍

[Para999 in reply to Never-too-old-run]

Thanks for the advice and good to hear there are other mature runners who have succeeded so I have someone to aspire to.

[Never-too-old-run Graduate in reply to Para999]

There seem to be a lot of us mature runners on this site and some are well into their seventies which is good encouragement for me too! 😀👍

[Para999 in reply to Never-too-old-run]

👍

[Flybe Graduate in reply to Para999]

I started again after graduating as my dad was in hospital for a month and I lost the motivation. I seem to have rediscovered my love for it. I am 64 and never thought I would ever complete it once let alone enjoy it.

[BibaBear Graduate in reply to Never-too-old-run]

Hi....Yes...I am 74 - and have started again. I graduated a couple of years ago, then got serious back injury (fractures etc) and .... well, here I am. Did week 1 - OK. Week 2 - only did first run as the timings and days were off - now Week 2 again, done 2 runs and it's hard.... but it does end! Keeping on keeping on! Well done to everyone new and starting again!

[Para999 in reply to BibaBear]

74…. #Inspirational… You have 15 years on me so I’ll stop moaning about my aches and pains 🤣🤣🤣

[Runningwithmax]

Well done, I'm on week 3 after starting agsin due to illness. It's definitely worth it and you feel great when you've completed each run! Keep going

[Para999 in reply to Runningwithmax]

Thanks and good luck on your journey. I’ll definitely keep going this time 😀

[JetsNanna Graduate]

Well done for taking the plunge. You’ll have the whole forum cheering you on and even when you doubt yourself WE will know that you CAN do it!

[Para999]

this is probably the most supportive forum / site I’ve have ever been on. Thanks 👍

[Kenzo22]

Well done you!!!! I have also re-started after over a year off and have just completed Week 7 Run 2 - I’m so pleased to have got off the couch and done it!!! I’m determined to finish this time 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Para999 in reply to Kenzo22]

And well done you… W7R2!!!! Impressive. I hope that will be me in a little under 2 months 👍

[Kenzo22]

Thank you! I’m slow, but just happy to be doing it and getting fitter and improving my stamina 💪

[Para999 in reply to Kenzo22]

👍👏

[Surreydoll Graduate]

I just started this week, just completed my first week. The last time I completed it was 8years ago. It feels really good to get back into it. You'll be fine.

[Para999]

thanks, good luck with your journey 👍