Anyone started running at 40?

nathalier71

I started running at 41. Go for it! Take it easy - do it the right way and there should be no problems.

kgb6days

My husband and I both started running at age 54 (now 57). We have both run 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and DH even ran 2 marathons. Our knees are fine. Most people that tell you running with bust you knees are people that do not run. Get started. Take it slow and easy. If there are beginning running classes around you or a running club, hook up with that. Lots of good runners out there that LOVE the help new people get started.

what got me started was an article in the paper about an 87 year old woman a getting ready to run her 81st marathon. I figured she had been running all her life. Nope - started in her 60s. You can do this -

tam6van

Your post got me wondering when I actually started running. April 3, 2008. So it's been close to 5 years for me. (Which means I started when I was 49....and a half. Haha). I've had a couple of issues with one knee but I don't believe it was totally "running" related. I was also taking Zumba classes on a cement floor so that may have been the culprit. Anyway....go for it and as the previous posts suggested, go to a store that can fit you with a decent running shoe, go at your own pace and enjoy the scenery

Christi132

I'm 46 and started running a few years ago. Now I'm addicted to running. When I started I could only run about 4.8 mph. Now I'm up to an average of 6.5 mph when running 3-5 miles. When the weather is ideal I'll put on my favorite running shoes and run for 11 miles. I used to have a sore hip and sore knee. All those aches and pains went away once I got into shape.

midnightjogger

Just began trying it this week at age 50. I have knee issues so I've been wearing knee support bands on both the good and the bad knee. No problems so far. I started out at three minuets and have worked myself up to 6. It's a start! Good luck!

EarthboundAtlas

I started at 36, and 350+ pounds. It's been slow progressing. It's not been easy, but I've had no injuries, (though obviously there's been soreness) but I'm relentless. Be relentless and you'll crush it.

KimberlyAndrews1

I just turned 49! I tried a running program with Fleet Feet Sports in 2012 but had to quit after getting an ankle stress fracture. Now, almost 2 years later I am trying to run again. This time on my own and in my own time at my own pace, so hopefully, no injuries this time around.. I ran for 2 miles on the treadmill for up to 13 minutes straight running for 3 days a week. I started running outside the week before last. I'm up to 2 miles 2 days a week...running about a 15 minute mile on average. Running outside is much harder than running inside. My legs feel heavier and tire more easily and my calve muscles hurt more. My breathing isn't near as good either. Indoors I ran 13 minutes straight one time, but outside 3 minutes has been the max and I average 2 minutes running at a time. I currently run two, then walk three for 2-2 1/4 miles. Next week, I will probably start to slowly reduce my walking time by 30 seconds at a time. I sure hope it get's easier because right now, it's so hard.