Over60andrunning

Over60andrunning Over 60 and running for the first time!! Total MH game changer

Happy face because today (nearly 18 months after completing the ) I finally finished a 5 Kilometre run in under 30 mins...
16/06/2025

Happy face because today (nearly 18 months after completing the ) I finally finished a 5 Kilometre run in under 30 mins!!! For anyone who doesn’t know how C25K works, the programme focuses on the LENGTH OF TIME you run, not the distance. You start with running for a minute and by the end of the program your goal is to run for 30 mins without stopping. In principle that takes you to 5k. However frequently that does not happen and in my case it took me 40mins to complete 5k the first time I tried. Has taken me over a year and a half to knock 10 mins off my time but I finally did it!!!! Yay!!! Running has been such a game changer when it comes to my MH. I am so happy it finally found me and convinced me to carry on!!! Are you tempted to give it a go? Now off to London for a couple of days of grandma duties; another reason for my happy face!! X

06/06/2025

Looking for some new tracks to listen to as I train for my first half marathon in October 🏃‍♀️ . #.

We got married!!! Finally!!! Those of you who remember us, will remember John for being the master candle maker. After 1...
22/05/2025

We got married!!! Finally!!! Those of you who remember us, will remember John for being the master candle maker. After 19 years we have finally taking the plunge!! Our time now is mostly spent planning runs!! We love doing things together ❤️

Watching this guy run the Oxford Half marathon in 2023 following a diagnosis of heart failure inspired me to start runni...
03/05/2025

Watching this guy run the Oxford Half marathon in 2023 following a diagnosis of heart failure inspired me to start running myself. It was time to stop making excuses and start putting some effort into looking after my future health. Thank you xx

‘Comparison is the thief of joy’. Watching the build up to the London Marathon this morning I saw a woman being intervie...
27/04/2025

‘Comparison is the thief of joy’. Watching the build up to the London Marathon this morning I saw a woman being interviewed who had completed her C25K at the same time as me. I mentioned to John that she had progressed so quickly and much further than me. “But she is much younger than you” he politely replied “and more importantly you are running your own race at your own speed. Don’t compare yourself”.
Took this red faced photo today after a 10k sub 7 minute PB. 18months ago I wouldn’t have imagined doing this. We are all on our own personal journey and if you are a beginner like me or a pre-runner make sure you celebrate it every time you stick your trainers on. No matter how far or fast your run is, you are a superstar for getting out there!!

For anyone who is following this page because they love candles then please feel free to leave!! We still love candles b...
24/04/2025

For anyone who is following this page because they love candles then please feel free to leave!! We still love candles but are no longer making and selling, mostly due to a word that begins with B,ends with T and has an X it the middle!!! . I couldn’t find a way of hiding the candle page without deleting it completely which I didn’t want to do. SO I have decided to put it to good use and take our followers on a different journey ….should you wish to join me!! Some history… in Nov 2023 I I embarked on Couch to 5k. You will know I have always done things to improve my mental health but running is by far and away the most impactful thing I have EVER done!! Absolute flipping MH game changer!!! Want to hear more then keep following. If not… you know what to do and I’ll still love you!! ☺️ Dawn x

If you don’t know already you may have noticed that we haven’t posted for a long time. Sadly we are no longer running th...
28/10/2024

If you don’t know already you may have noticed that we haven’t posted for a long time. Sadly we are no longer running the business. A number of reasons but mostly rising costs and general life stuff with work and becoming grandparents 😀 I am going to be closing this account down in a couple of weeks. If we are friends and you want to stay in touch please follow my personal instagram account Thank you to everyone who has bought from us over the years. We have loved getting to know our customers and have made friends with many of you 💛 Love and light Dawn and John X

Hope returns for Christmas ☺️ 🎄Cinnamon and Pine essential oils. All wrapped up in beautiful soy wax. Drop us a message ...
06/12/2023

Hope returns for Christmas ☺️ 🎄Cinnamon and Pine essential oils. All wrapped up in beautiful soy wax. Drop us a message for your orders 💛

John is making again!! 🎉 As from this week we have your old faves available to buy. Calm (lavender and ylang ylang) Blis...
28/10/2023

John is making again!! 🎉 As from this week we have your old faves available to buy. Calm (lavender and ylang ylang) Bliss (lemongrass and basil) and Love (neroli and bergamot) Same First Light loveliness as before 💛DM us for your orders. Dawn x

Really lovely local day. Thank you to everyone who came to say hello or bought a candle or both. Nice one to get us back...
08/04/2023

Really lovely local day. Thank you to everyone who came to say hello or bought a candle or both. Nice one to get us back in the swing of things with and a big thank you to Ellie from the for organising it all so perfectly

First one of the year and it’s a local one. If you have ever wondered what John’s gorgeous natural candles smell like th...
08/04/2023

First one of the year and it’s a local one. If you have ever wondered what John’s gorgeous natural candles smell like then come find us here. Got some special offers for today 💛

We love a local event and this one couldn’t be nearer. Catch us here tomorrow with some other lovely local businesses 1p...
07/04/2023

We love a local event and this one couldn’t be nearer. Catch us here tomorrow with some other lovely local businesses 1pm- 5pm.

Dawn and John x

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First Light Candles

First Light Candles believe that a quality product , customer satisfaction and excellent service are the most important thing when it comes to running a business. We put customer service and satisfaction over profit. If you are happy then so are we.

John has 30 years of experience in Manufacturing and Dawn the same amount of time working in the Arts. We share out the jobs but it is John that makes the candles.

All our hand poured candles are made with ethically sourced soy wax and 100% essential oils. We encourage our customers to return or reuse the Candle Jars and offer an incentive to do so.