Couch to 5k

DD is doing it with 10 year old GD. Seems to work...

Thank you GrandMattie

I have two friends in early sixties doing it and they’re fine

That’s encouraging Lucca!

I've done it. Ok, I may have stretched it out a bit by repeating some weeks but found it does what it says. I regularly run now for 30 minutes a day and have been doing for the past 18 months. Go for it.

Thanks Annapops! And a great achievement!

I've done it 3 times now! It always looks daunting but once you are into it, things just seem to slip into place. I always seem to revert back into non running mode once the event I've trained for has passed. I do still do a mile or so a couple of times a week with the dog, just to keep on top of things and if I have another charity 5k to run I'll probably go back into the later weeks of the course and re do them. It's always been manageable, although a bit of a slog in the heat of summer! I am now almost 61, so yes go for it! There's a good BBC couch25k app. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/43501261 I chose Laura to be my 'mentor' and shes always cheerful and supportive, despite me swearing at her occasionally! Good luck.

I was wondering about doing it. I suppose it could be done now, even in lockdown.

I've started a few times, got to week 3 then stopped, daft I know, should of carried on....what I do now is a brisk half hour walk but I would really love to start and go all the way with C25k....and carry on after.....I'm 61 also ?
No reason for me not to start it again.
Be perfectly fine during lockdown bikerhiker. It's no more than the hour we are allowed out ?

Yes, I am the same age and am now at 5k so can enter Park Runs
Great idea

I just love the party atmosphere of Leslie Sansone's Walk at Home, which is available in one, two or three mile chunks for free on YouTube (or there's a subscription website with an app at yourdailywalk.com). As I''m over 70, I can do it all in my living room. The pace is quite brisk, and better for me aerobically than an outdoor amble. It's possible to cover 5K in about 45 minutes.

That's what I was thinking Shirley. I think what's really stopping me is feeling self-conscious running (or attempting to run ?) in public.

well. I haven`t the faintest idea what you are all talking about!

Nor me neither!

Definitely go for it. It works! Started (with a local running group) four years ago when I was 62. I am now able to run 5k + a few times a week at my own pace. Never thought I would be able to do it. It keeps my resting heart rate down, as shown on my Fitbit.

Yes, both my husband and I did it last year but we agree we prefer walking! Personally although we managed it, I can never wait for the running to stop!!

We both walk around 2-3 miles every morning quite briskly and much prefer this,.

I am 64 and he is 66 both active but not super fit, so it is doable. Just depends if you like it I think. Good luck

Have a look at the NHS website Couch to 5K

Matelda Thanks for your advice. Am in the same age range and this is very encouraging

Another vote here for Leslie Sansone. I heard about her on Gransnet and have been doing her workouts 4-5 days each week during lockdown. I am usually a hill walker and am missing it desperately (especially during the wonderful walking weather we have had since lockdown began).

My sister in law (62) and me,73, startedthe Annie Deadman 21 day exercise two weeks ago. Very hard to start but getting easier now. We both walk and swim so thought we were quite fit!!!

I'm 66, two stone overweight and asthmatic. I'm on Week 5 of Couch to 5K - thought it would be good to do it during lockdown, and so it has proved. Not finding it easy, though.

I've done it. I'm also a bit overweight and haven't exercised in years, but managed with no great difficulties. I was very self-conscious of running in public but there are so few people around in the mornings and quite a few doing the same thing, which has helped. Finally got up to running the full 5k last week so I'm feeling very pleased with myself!

I’m using the NHS app and I’m on week 5.
I’m 61 and about 1 1/2 stones overweight but healthy and regularly walk and swim in normal times .
I always hated running before and was out of puff almost immediately!
Strangely.... I’m actually enjoying this !
I have Laura encouraging me and some upbeat music so it passes quite fast .
I decided to use this time at home to get fitter , eat better and reduce my wine drinking and I am definitely feeling better for it .... give it a go !
If it’s not for you at least you have given it a try :-)

Been doing that for over a year now
Absolutely brilliant and completely free.
I have much more energy and have lost, without doing anything else, over half a stone.
It's a shock at the beginning when you realise how unfit you are - huffing and puffing to run for just a few minutes. It's carefully paced so you can build slowly and the great thing about following it via an app on the phone is if you feel you need more time at one level before you move on, that's exactly what you do.
Good luck!