Hello from Liverpool

[DessertQueen1]

Hi,

I’m new to this community and looking to improve my overall health, fitness and wellbeing.

At the age of 53 I’ve somewhat overlooked my own health whilst caring for my Father. He has passed away now and I feel it’s time to focus on myself.

It would be great to connect with like minded people going through the same challenges!

[sheps Graduate]

Welcome DQ1. Out of the sadness of your father's death is coming a powerful resolve - to look after yourself and to improve your own health. What an amazing woman you are.

I wish you every luck with the programme - I know it works because I have done it before at a greater age than you and am back to do it again at a much greater age than you. Both times with no sports or fitness background.

Keep telling us how you are getting on and reading the reports of others as we shadow your journey.

[DessertQueen1 in reply to sheps]

thank you so much for the lovely welcome and kind words. I’m hoping this community helps inspire and motivate me to keep on track. Have a fantastic day!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Sorry about your father passing DQ1, however, in his memory and I am quite sure he would be very happy that you started a running training course like C25K, if you do start it take all the runs slowly, you can repeat any runs or weeks if you want to, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, no running on consecutive days as that could cause a injury, good luck and if you wish report your progress on this forum, we are all here to help you.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Hello and welcome to one of the best things ever. here we are ready to support and encourage you on this running journey,

Do please, check out the essential reading...not all at once, but certainly to get you started.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Loads of information there and lots of great advice too.

Take this very much at your own pace, slow and steady is the mantra, for a very good reason... it gets you where you wish to be safely and enjoyably.

Do keep posting. Lots of new members creeping in now the weather has eased a tad... and ll wanting to reach that podium !

Looking forward to your posts and well done you. Dad will be with you each run you take ! x

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate]

Know that you are in the right place, running is so good for the mind and then all the other well being stuff comes hand in hand.

This forum is the best too for help and support so pop on and keep us all updated with your progress, good luck 🍀

[Madwife60 Graduate]

Welcome. I’m sorry for your loss but you have definitely made a great decision to join us shufflers. I started all this 8 years ago when I lost my Mum. It was a wake up call that in my late 50’s I needed to do something or I was looking at a very rocky future. It wasn’t easy but I guess nothing worthwhile ever is and I repeated lots of weeks and I still have easy runs and struggle runs. I’m 66 now and quite happy with my 5k shuffles 3 times a week - no marathons for me. I’ll never be fast but no matter. Trotting along in the fresh air, hearing the birds and the waves and occasional sunshine does as much for my mental health as my physical well being

Enjoy the ride and keep us posted xxx

[drl212 Graduate]

Welcome to the group and condolences on the passing your father.

This is a great programme to start with...do keep us posted as to how. you get on...