I started running last year with the C25k app. Can run 5k quite happily now. Ran my first 10k in November and hoping to do a few more. Myself and my Husband are looking at doing a 20k in the future

I am an avid runner and recently certified RRCA adult distance running coach. I've been out of running the last 18 months because of injuries and surgeries, but I'm hoping to be back this spring/summer. I'll probably stay away for from the marathons and ultras from now on, but I hope to do some halfs in my future. I'm in the Va Beach area and thinking of starting a group coaching program to get new runners out there for the half marathons.

I'm 41 and only started running about 3.5 years ago. I did my first half marathon last April at the age of 40. And I'm here to tell you, if I can do it ANYONE can!

I'm 48 and have been running for about 2 1/2 years, although I was out for a while when I was pregnant with my youngest. Last year I ran the Ukrop's 10K in March and the half in November. This year, I'm planning to do the 10K again and the half in November as well as the Pink Power Triathlon in August.

I'm 47 and have been running for about 5 years this spring. It took me 8+ months to go from couch to 5k. I barely made it. Now I run 15k distances and am looking toward running as far as a half. That is my max as I have been very injury prone and it is enough to make me happy that I do that much!

I am 42f and have been running since my late 20s.

I'm 45 and have been running off and on (mostly off) since I was in middle school. I grew up with marathon runners as parents (they still run). In about 2009-ish, I decided I wanted to stick with it, instead of continually stopping and re-starting. The older I get, the harder it is to pick up where I left off, so the solution is to not quit. I did my first half in October of 2014 (Moab - used Hal Higdon's novice program), and am signed up for my first full (Revel) this summer (using Hal Higdon's novice/beginner 2 training plan for that one). I also LOVE bike riding, and do the MS150 bike ride every June. I've found my running takes a back seat to the riding the last three summers, which I'm going to focus on preventing this year (hence signing up for the full). I love running, it's a gift to be able to do it. I'm thankful for every healthy, uninjured mile. I do also love the riding, and that's my backup plan should I ever be unable to run.

I just turned 42 and started running a few months ago. Have not competed yet but a marathon is on my bucket list. I find that with each week that passes my cardio and stamina improves more than I expect. I no longer have any doubts that if I keep training a marathon is attainable.

Howdy, y'all...47 here and injured my IT band last year in a half marathon- finished, but oh my, how I felt that one. Fighting to get back and run another event this spring. Did long physical therapy stint and now instead of just running, I do reformer Pilates and gym training to diversify. Boo to injuries! Yay for the stubborn 40 somethings that just won't quit!
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I am 47 and have run off and on for the last 5 years. I like to get out, but it has been hard as life seems to get in the way. Right now, I can't run because of plantar fasciitis which makes it hard to walk let alone run. I will get back into it after it heals, but that might take awhile.