Beginning to run in my late 30's

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  • joek5637
    joek5637 Posts: 29 Member
    Heck no your are not to old I'm 52 an started running a year ago done 2 5ks an a walk going to do anther in a few weeks an doing a 10k next year I hope so you go girl
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I started at 38 almost 3 years ago. Couch to 5k to start, and in about 10 months, I won my first medal in a race! :drinker:
  • GMANDREWK
    GMANDREWK Posts: 8 Member
    It is never too late to start, or in some cases never too late to go back to an activity that you used to love.

    This past sunday, I went out and threw a football for about 45 minutes, then went and hit tennis balls for another 2 hours.
    I have not been on a tennis court in about ten years, & haven't thrown a ball in about 7 yrs.

    Needless to say it was not perfect, but it felt good to be out and doing those things again. I found that my legs don't respond to my brain command to run anymore, and I need to relearn tennis racket position ( hit a lot of balls off racket frame, nor could I find the sweet spot). I am sure this will come back as I play more.

    My body has been protesting since sunday, my arthritic knees & rib cage muscles most of all. Just my body reminding me that I am 57 and have not been active for awhile. I am determined to continue and work thru the pain or should I say discomfort.

    Check with your Dr to make sure that you can physically do the running. Aches and pains are one thing, heart or blood pressure issues are another.

    I would like to thank MFP for helping me lose close to 80 lbs (food log and adhering to calorie limits hold me accountable) and letting an older guy feel young again if only for an hour or two at a time.

    Keep up the walking/running
    MFP member,
    George
  • Cooriander
    Cooriander Posts: 2,848 Member
    Yet another testimony that it is not too late to star, I started road running @ age 47, and just completed my first marathon at age 49. I love it because it makes you feel good, and you see improvements (both physical & cognitive). And, I sleep better than I ever had, and I am more energized. SO worth it! :happy:
  • janer4jc
    janer4jc Posts: 238 Member
    Are you still breathing and able to walk? Then it's not too late.
  • aimforhealthy
    aimforhealthy Posts: 449 Member
    I'm also 38 and just took up running this year - I LOVE IT! I wish I'd started earlier! I started with Couch to 5K and now run 30-40 minutes a few times a week. I'm working up my speed and stamina time and hoping to run a 5K in November. Girl, your 30s are the new 20, haven't you heard! It's never too late, but late 30s is not too late for most things in life.
  • davemunger
    davemunger Posts: 1,139 Member
    I didn't start late but I bloomed late. I have been running most of my life but only got serious about it at age 43. Now at age 46 I am in the best shape of my life and running faster than I did when I was in high school (My 5K PR is 18:03). I've lost 45 pounds and feel great. Like Carson said, if I can do it, anyone can!
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I started at 43. :smile: c25k got me started, and it will be 2 years in January since that first session, and I'm still going strong.
  • GiGiBeans
    GiGiBeans Posts: 1,062 Member
    I started at 48 and even tho I sometimes feared a heart attack, one year later I'm still alive to talk about it! Run and have fun!
  • DymonNdaRgh40
    DymonNdaRgh40 Posts: 661 Member
    No, it's never too late. I started running a few years ago. When I first started I didn't want people to see me huffing and puffing so I'd get up extra early, run a block, walk a block, until I was able to run the entire way. Now, I love it! The longer I run, the more fun I have. It's a great stress reliever for me. I look forward to my runs.
  • jeepyj93
    jeepyj93 Posts: 392 Member
    Never to late I started running at 57 at 58 did my first Triathlon and now at 61 I am laid up with a sore foot but I still swim and bike nearly everyday. Remember take it easy don't try to go to to fast to soon for to long.
  • valentine4
    valentine4 Posts: 233 Member
    I started running in 2009 when I was 46. I'm now 50 and have done a 100k, five 50 milers, nine 50ks and more half and full marathons than I can remember. As long as you're still breathing it's never to late to start anything. You just have to start.

    This is why I love this site! its great to hear such inspirational stories it is so encouraging.
  • dwh77tx
    dwh77tx Posts: 513 Member
    Nope, not too late at all! I just started running this summer, and I'm 36. Thought I could never run because of past knee issues. Ran my 1st 10K this summer and going to do a 1/2 marathon in March. I love running, although I only do it 1 or twice a week. I do other cross training/cardio in between.

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