I started on my C25K journey never thinking I would complete the programme or still be running 12 months on.
I remember there was snow on the ground and when I got home I actually had snow round my big toe, as I was running around the farm tracks behind the house. So I went and bought a pair of trainers that were less mesh and more filled in. Now I had 2 pairs of trainers, both over £30.00.. By the end of the 6th week both pairs were uncomfortable, as they were too tight. I had bought my shoe size - big mistake . As I was in Tesco's doing my shopping in March and the weather had improved I bought a cheap pair for £6.95. They were the most comfortable pair. And they saw me through.
During the Olympics I saw red and yelllow trainers and I now have a pair of red Nike lunarglide and a pair of yellow Nike trainers. I have always run outside. I have run in wind,rain,sleet and snow and occasionally in the heat when the sun came out.
I have learned a lot about myself during this year. I have lost 7kgs, 4" off my waist and dropped from a 16 - 18 dress size to a 12 -14. But the best bit is I gave up smoking, after over 40 years, on October 1st. The benefits are that I breathe easier and do not make any noises now when I run.
So, how did I celebrate today? I went out for a long slow run across the farm tracks. Lovely.
All you newbies out there, if I can do it so can you. I will be 64 very soon and will be running 3 times a week for as long as I can.
Wow - fantastic! And here was me at 40 something, just given up smoking and almost at W5 thinking I was doing something special! You are an inspiration
Absolutely brilliant OL (sorry, cant bring myself to call you by your "proper" name )!!
You have achieved so much in those 12 months and have every reason to celebrate and feel proud! A real inspiration for us all, whatever age we are and however long we have been running.
Such an amazing blog! You should be so proud of all that you have achieved!!! I bet you feel and look great! Did you ever think you would ever just go out for a run just to enjoy it? Happy Anniversary and wishing you many more years of running success! Gayle
I hated running when I was a nurse in the Army. We had to run twice a year to prove our fitness. I never thought I would enjoy running ever. But having time to go as fast or as slow as I like and for any length I like I really do enjoy running.
Well done you! I turned 63 just before Christmas and hadn't run since my schooldays, and then reluctantly. Now I'm on week 6 and graduation is in sight.
These podcasts are amazing! Now I hope they're working on Laura's version of the 10K podcasts - I don't like the sound of Samantha!
Well done to you you certainly are giving me hope, I start week 4 tomorrow I was 65 at christmas never run before, so I will keep telling myself to just get on with it and not to be a whimp. Keep on running.
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