NancyGrace57 Welcome your goals are very achievable . When you get a chance check out the 50& over 5k and beyond thread. Introduce yourself there. you'll find a great group of people who always have something to share. it's also a good place to answer all your questions and share your progress .

Hi NancyGrace!  Welcome, and greetings from another 50+ runner!  I turned 55 (new age group!) this past week, too.

C25K is a great training plan, and you are very wise to start strength training right from the start.  I began running in January 2011 using C25K.  There were huge triumphs and sometimes a tough week or two.  Some weeks I wasn't able to complete the assigned distance/time, so I repeated the week until I could do it.  Remember it is just a plan, tailor it to your needs and abilities.  You can do it! 

Run strong!

Hi NancyGrace! Yes, you can do this and congratulations for starting. Like Tony and Debra, I too am active on the 50 + thread.....I'll be 61 on July 11 and have been running over 2.5 years. I started w/ C25k and love running. Come over to the 50+ thread and introduce yourself there!

Marie