Menopause Matters Forum
General Discussion => One Life, Live it, Celebrate it! => Topic started by: Jellyb on September 15, 2024, 06:51:14 PM
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Anyone else on here into running?
I did the NHS Couch to 5k app last Sept & have just continued to run. I am amazed at how much it has benefitted me both healthwise & mentally.
I'm 52 & the fittest I've been since school! Totally obsessed with it. Took part in a 10k race today & am currently training for my first half marathon which is in October.
Would love to hear from any other ladies who run.
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Well done you 👏 I used to love running,I'd do 5k 3 times a week,absolutely loved it but then one of my discs herniated in my lower back and I was told to stop, I miss it every day,nothing quite like it is there x
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There are several threads about hobbies and exercises on the forum.
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That's a shame Jaypo, must have been very painful for you though.
I do get grumpy if I can't run for a few days! Is there any way that you'd be able to get back into it, gentle running or the Japanese Slow Running method?
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Oh Jellyb,it was the worse pain I ever had,so I'm scared to try it again :'( I get what you mean if you can't run for a few days,I'd be out in all weathers,just loved it. I am tempted to try it again but then I think of the pain and that's enough to stop me ;D keep on running Mrs,it's good for mental health too :)
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Such a shame that you can't get back to doing what you loved.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2khySLE
Google Japanese slow running, see if it might be gentle enough - it's basically just shuffling!
Yes, it's definitely good for my mental health. :)
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That was so interesting Jellyb,especially about the NOT landing on your heel, I had the best running shoes you can get but still I got injuries,you know, I might just try that Japanese running : it's not that dissimilar to fast walking really.
Thank you :-*
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Excellent! Glad you found it interesting. Hope you manage to get going again, albeit in a different way.
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Yes I am . I started running at 62 and completed my first half marathon last October aged 68 . Love running and it’s made such a difference to my mental health . My menopause gyne was convinced it’s what kept me strong .
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Well done Borchesterlass. I don't know what it is about running but it just gives me so much pleasure, I'm addicted! I started a couple of years ago age 51. Have done a few half marathons & have another later this year. Keep on smiling and mileing!