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Originally Posted by allandnothing
I have trained for a half marathon yes, that was almost 10 years ago now. Age is no barrier though, a friend of mine in her 50s did a full marathon last year! I would offer no tips except to suggest you research online where there are lots of expert opinions and guides.
I think for me a campaign of forcing myself to run most days will bring some immediate mental health benefits so I'm going to do that, don't care at this stage about endurance or any of the physical side. Made myself run this morning, just a quick loop like yesterday, but I hope it will perk me up for the day.
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I am older than your friend! My doctor gave me the okay to train. Where I live in the US many professional runners come to train, or move here. So there are also a lot of older people running. It is very inspiring. I don't care if I do half walk/half run for the marathon. I just want to participate. Where I live there is no age barrier for exercise. Many bikers and runners here are older because they have the time.
I am training mainly for mental health.
Last Spring I tried to exercise but I was still in a deep, severe depression, and exercise did not help at all. This year finds me in a more resilient state.
So for those who can't exercise I fully understand and wish mental health care and primary care doctors would understand how sometimes it is simply not possible.
But I think if you go out and do it and it brings relief than that's a sign that it is a good time to expand on it. This is the best thread ever! Thank you for starting it.
