5K in 37 minutes!

[runningchick]

For anyone looking in, who is considering the couch to 5K plan....but feeling a little intimidated! I completed the programme and ran my first 5K today after not being able to run 60 seconds a few months ago. I really was that unfit! It was a couple of weeks ago that I did the final 30 minute run of the programme, but I hadn't reached the 5K mark. I've been doing 30 minutes running 4 times a week since. And, today I just went for it in the rain and managed the 5K in 37 minutes and could've easily gone on for more

This famous movie scene came to mind when I'd finished it today

Best wishes!

S x

[keakels]

WOOHOO! That is so awesome! You all are so inspiring. I will be finishing my training right around Christmas, so I am worried about not having a 5K to run until around March, but I suppose that will give me time to get a bit faster. 37 minutes is fantastic - Way to go!

What movie is that from? Looks familiar. Congratulations!

[Hidden in reply to keakels]

There are park runs every Saturday, ours is a bit muddy now so I prefer road running at the moment, I'm not keen on the slippy slidy element! I just wanted to let you know that there is an opportunity for a 5k every week :0)

[runningchick Graduate in reply to keakels]

So pleased you're doing the programme!! I wouldn't worry so much about the timings! I remember the first 20 minute run of the podcasts and going really slow. But! Speed and distance can come later - I am positive you will do great! :)))xx

[Aftabs Graduate]

Well done, both on completed your 5km and for choosing a scene from the best film ever!

[Rockette]

What is the film ? I recognise it but can't remember title .

[mugsy273 Graduate]

Shawshank Redemption

[Mummysaurus Graduate]

Congratulation and a great time too

[graceelisabeth Graduate]

Congratulations, it's a fab feeling isn't it! Well done

[runningchick Graduate]

Thank you so much! :-)))

So lovely to see the replies; even the waterproof mascara had a bit of a hard time on that run, I tell yer! Yes- it is Shawshank Redemption....one of my favourite films hehe! Very best wishes alll :-)))))xxx

[keakels]

I thought that was Shawshank - from the very end, right? Love that movie