a long layoff - Beginners - Runner's World

arthur bluestone

16/08/2002 at 21:26

Hi fellow runners i am new to this site
I am 65 years old I gave up running 10 years a ago because I started a small bussiness maintaining gardens and i found it hard going out for a run after 8 hours gardening but now that i have retired i would like to keep fit and loose some weight.I ran many 10ks and did the London Marathon in the past i have started a 9 week running plan which is running and walking i am into my fourth week and it is going well,i do not exspect to run like i did 10years ago but it is great to be back again i might even return back to my old running club in Barnet if i get stronger i will let you know how i progress.
Arthur

Redhead

16/08/2002 at 23:10

Welcome back to running Arthur! Glad you've returned to it. The gardening should have kept you fit so I'm sure you'll soon be back into it. Just remember to take things slowly. Good Luck.
Susie

Fiona M

16/08/2002 at 23:25

Hi Arthur

Welcome and glad things are progressing! I'm STILL a beginner (after about 4 months running) and after faffing about with allsorts and not getting too far have decided to go back to beginners' programme and do it properly this time. So you'll soon be streaking ahead of me!

Fiona

Velociraptor

16/08/2002 at 23:36

Arthur, welcome aboard.

Plenty of elite distance runners have done exactly what you are doing - returned to running after a break, set out to enjoy themselves and get fit, and (as I'm sure you will do) turned in some extremely good performances.

You're almost certainly not the oldest contributor here.

Keep on posting!

Cheers, V-rap.

Mij

17/08/2002 at 13:04

Welcome Arthur - as a recent returnee after 4 years off - good luck and have fun

Chase Runner

17/08/2002 at 18:16

Hi Arthur. I've had to have a lay-off due to injury. My advice would be to simply enjoy running again... then set yourself targets. Good luck!

AMG

19/08/2002 at 16:59

I took a break of 10 years, having 2 children and working long hours, but have now been running for 6 months (training for GNR which is my goal), I thoroughly enjoy it and wonder why I stopped!!

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