5k done.: When I started a few weeks ago I was... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

132,728 members158,738 posts

5k done.

indiechick profile image
7 Replies

When I started a few weeks ago I was 100% sure I couldn't do it. Changed my thinking around, planned my route and kept building up slowly.

I found the app annoyed me so built up slowly with jog/walks as it suggested and listened to music instead.

A few weeks later I've done my first 5k and loved it. Can't wait to keep on going now, getting a bit quicker and building up to 10k in time.

Excuse my face, I was shattered :D

Written by
indiechick profile image
indiechick
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
7 Replies
DownNotUp profile image
DownNotUpGraduate

Congratulations on the 5K. I've just taken 9 weeks to reach the 5K mark. I hope you're not over-doing it. The rest time and slow build up is important. I love your watch. I need to get one. Which one is it and would you recommend it?

indiechick profile image
indiechick in reply to DownNotUp

Hello.

Its a polar heart rate monitor I got it from amazon. It's fabulous x

useitorloseit profile image
useitorloseitGraduate in reply to indiechick

Do you have to have something round your chest with this? How does it work?

Miss_slinky profile image
Miss_slinkyGraduate

Fantastic Indiechick, well done on getting to the 5k mark! You should be really proud of yourself! :)

catchmeifucan profile image
catchmeifucan

Congratulations, great feeling isn't it!

MarlyParly profile image
MarlyParlyGraduate

Wow, great progress, and not surprised you're shattered! Don't push too fast too soon for the 10k, etc. - slow and steady is best and avoids injury!

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate

Brilliant pics and well done you :)

You may also like...

Done it! Graduated at supernova 5k!

around 25mins, but the encouragement of the crowd kept me going. The atmosphere was amazing, so...

5k number two is DONE!

Race for life -5k done 🏃🏼🏃🏼💖

an improvement . I'm still only in week 8 of the couch to 5 k plan so I'm pretty chuffed I got...

Stamina done but no 5k...

normal towards the end and I had a big smile on my face, I loved the run. Still bit hot out there,...

Couch to 5K! I've done it!!