Staggered I've run 5K (without staggering) - Couch to 5K

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Staggered I've run 5K (without staggering)

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Firstly, I haven't finished the programme. But once I got to the end of week 5 and found that I could run for prolonged periods of time, I threw caution to the wind ; sat down and planned out routes (bless you, Runkeeper) and this week I've run 5K - TWICE! Slowly, it's true - but my motivation was to run all the way round the Race for Life course in aid of Cancer Research UK and I'm determined to do it. After my race this weekend I'm back to week 6, so that I can legitimately graduate.

The programme works - two months ago I could barely last 60 seconds - so if I can do it, (48, overweight, post knee surgery) anyone can.

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misswobbleGraduate

Good for you! By just applying yourself to the task you nailed it. I bet you're chuffed with that. Good luck with the rest of the programme

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Lyds66 in reply to misswobble

Thank you - chuffed is about right!

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kickibroGraduate

Well done on 2 x 5ks. Week 6 is quite a challenge. I still find intervals harder. Good luck for week 6 x

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Lyds66 in reply to kickibro

Thank you - I need to do intervals to improve my pace, so will stick with it!

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paul2014Graduate

Wow, fantastic achievement. Congrats on the 5k.

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Lyds66 in reply to paul2014

Many thanks, it's a small achievement compared to many, but I'm delighted to have done it. All encouragement helps!

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kickibroGraduate

That's the thing with goals, we move our own posts :)

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