Never too,old

[Wavy-chick28]

well today was the day I turned 60 🎉and of course it started with James Dunnes 7 day challenge followed by a short run, I was running with a big grin on my face as I am so happy to have reached 60 many have fallen before so no feeling sad just strong!!

I have documented my struggles recently with my mental health after a turbulent time moving house and putting my Dad into care, who has Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia his abuse and violence had just got too much.

I stopped running and went down a dark hole but luckily with love and family support I feel so much more my old self and am back running 3 times a week not always 5k as I have to charter my new surroundings and it’s not like my old suburbia but change can be good.

This forum is so supportive I would like to thank you all and share a bit of cake 🎂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Happy Birthday .Well done to you.

After so much happening in your life..to be out there, running, feeling loved and valued, is wonderful for you.

The 5Ks will wait..just run and feel the joy...and I would like a small taste of that cake.. a friendship cake ...x

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

A very happy 60th birthday Wavy chick28, so happy to know that you are back to running 3 times a week, well done 😀 🏃🏾 thanks for complmenting this forum for being so supportive, ha, enjoy your birthday cake, I will imagine I am eating a slice of it.

[Annieapple Graduate]

🍏 Congratulations 🥳 and delighted to share a piece of cake with you! Thank you for thinking of us! Well done for getting back on track after so much emotional pain. Your family sound very caring & supportive and must be delighted that you are running again!

The wonderful thing about running is that we are in charge! Any run even a 10 min run is a celebration that we put our trainers on and started a run! Adapting your runs to your new surroundings will be exciting as you discover new and different routes. We wait to hear some stories!

A birthday hug 🤗 coming your way! Xx

[Yesletsgo Administrator]

Happy birthday Wavy-chick28 and keep on running 😁 hope you had a fantastic birthday!

[Gottamakechanges Graduate]

Happy birthday to you!! You sound great, back in a good place after a terribly difficult time. Enjoy your strength and keep on running 💞

[Week7 Graduate]

Happy birthday for yesterday! Pleased to hear that things are on the up. Your 60th , new places to explore in your runs and spring on its way. Sounds like a fresh start !Happy 🏃‍♀️

[tmbtrain Graduate]

Happy birthday Wavy-chick you've got this! You sound like you're in a good place, keep on keeping on 🤗

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate in reply to tmbtrain]

Thank you !! It’s been hard but I feel more me now 🤞🏼🎉

[tmbtrain Graduate in reply to Wavy-chick28]

😊

[Sulley101 Graduate]

Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 I hope you enjoy exploring on your runs 😊 and find some nice routes 😊

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Calorie free cake, I am up for that thank you!

I think one of the scary things about a parent with dementia is those thoughts about your own future (that are there somewhere even if consciously you are just dealing with the practicalities and the here and now) and getting back to running (any running) is one of the best things you can do to make your own luck.

[Lavender1962 Graduate]

Happy 60th Birthday! It’s great that you’re out there running again.

[ktsok Graduate]

Happy birthday! And well done. You have had an awful time, so to be running and smiling and feeling good - bravo 🙌🏻

[JeremiahObadiah Graduate]

I’m late…Happy Birthday🎈

and well done to you , it’s not easy this elderly parent thing. We have two nonagenarians, both, in different ways, needy and guilt inducing. It’s too easy to lose oneself in parental care and worry , exhausting. Empathy and best wishes x