2015 goals.....

[Janglyshe]

I started C25K in May 2014 just a few days before my 57th birthday. I was shamed into leaving the couch by my two daughters. I was not overly happy at first with them but following the HU website and this forum I felt more encouraged. I decided that the plan was to get fitter, maybe lose weight, help cholesterol levels etc etc. I never thought I would complete the programme let alone get hooked. It has proved costly as I have shrunk and I have plenty of clothes to donate to charity. I have even bought two sets of running clothes and my latest purchases are wonderful.

I never reached 5km in 30 minutes but was able to run 5km. My first Parkrun outing was timed at 49 minutes. I then set a target of trying to reach 5km in 38 minutes which I achieved before the end of the programme. After that I thought I would aim always for sub 38 minutes and there I have stayed for a few months. I had a vague plan to run it sub 36' by the end of December and to reach 35' by my C25K birthday in May 2015.

Fast forward to daughter number 2 suggesting a flatter parkrun where I knocked nearly minute off my time. Duch a fantastic feeling. The following week she did my regular Parkrun route with me and I completed it in 34'31" under her watchful eye. The next few Parkruns were all at a touch over 35'. I knew I wanted to achieve a sub 35' under my own steam which I did on January 1st. 34'58". Roll on tomorrow.

This now brings me to my new goals -

1) to stay sub 35'.

2) to run 4/5 times per week.

3) to set a time to achieve for May 2015..... Do I try for sub 34 or sub 34'30"???

[misswobble Graduate]

Fabulous progress jangly! You're going great guns. Give times a week is a lot. I am 57 and run 3 to 4 times s week. Don't overdo things

Sub 34!

[Janglyshe Graduate in reply to misswobble]

I did my Parkrun today in 34'50". Pleased with that. Thinking that my goal should be 34'30" for May after seeing how long it has taken others to shave seconds off.

[ju-ju- Graduate]

What fabulous achievements and amazing progress....good luck with your goals

[Janglyshe Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

Thank you. I am amazed at your postings here and on the Facebook page. A good inspiration to us.

[Nellyharte Graduate]

What a great achievement so far and you have set realistic goals which I think is a good thing in January as people get carried away. Well I think sub 34 parkruns is a fantastic goal and I bye you reach it quickly if you plan to do all that running every week. So lovely to have the support of your daughters.

[Janglyshe Graduate in reply to Nellyharte]

Achieved 34'50" this morning in my Parkrun. So getting closer to 34'30". Hope to do 34' by May then. Seems doable but a friend this morning suggested I try for 33'33" by end of 2015.

My husband fears I may get too competitive and end up on the injury couch.

[hilbean Graduate]

Sounds like you have had a wonderful running year, and how wonderful to have the support of your daughters Happy 2015 running

[Janglyshe Graduate in reply to hilbean]

Got 34'50" this morning so all still on track.

[hilbean Graduate in reply to Janglyshe]

Good going! Reckon you'll achieve your goal of 34'