I will soon be turning 64. I started running (more of a jog actually) just a little over 4 months ago. I used a different program but had to modify it to work for me. I passed over the C25K because the jump in run times was just too much for me. Essentially, I have steadily increased my run times by 1 min each week. I still keep the 1 min walk time inbetween runs and repeat 4 times. This slowly increases my endurance and total distance. This week I am at 12 minute runs. The 12 min run is just slightly less than 1 mile running with no stop. I did my first 5K when I was only able to run 3 minutes. Now that was a challenge! My second 5K was at 8 minute runs and I finished in 36 minutes.My daughter and I have our next 5K in Sept, and are planning ones in Oct and Nov. Having her to run the 5K's with and share our training run experience is a huge help. (can't train together due to distance). Like others here, I am focused on building endurance, speed can happen later. The truth is, I still HATE running! That "addiction" or "high" has not happened for me. So, I set 5K runs to keep a goal (and an obvious reason) in front of me. And I buy cute things to run in to make it more fun and if I don't run I will feel quilty! Mostly, I have created a training schedule that allows me to consistently feel successful. (I am the kind of person that if I am not going to win, I have no interest in playing the game.)
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