W9 begins..... and my first 5K!!!: Just back... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

132,680 members158,718 posts

W9 begins..... and my first 5K!!!

Steve_L profile image
Steve_LGraduate
13 Replies

Just back with a glow on after my first run of week 9. It felt almost comfortable today, and I still had legs when Laura said stop, so I was naughty and carried on for another five minutes (no twinges or pains or strains anywhere).

I JUST RAN 5K!!!!!!!

Even a week ago, I thought I'd graduate ok, but was convinced I'd have to work after week 9 on getting up to the magic 5!

Lovely morning for it, too - spring seems to have sprung :)

Mr run - connect.garmin.com/modern/a...

Written by
Steve_L profile image
Steve_L
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
13 Replies
raven19 profile image
raven19Graduate

Isn't that a great feeling? You feel as if you have conquered the world. Congragulations.

Steve_L profile image
Steve_LGraduate in reply to raven19

I had it in my mind that I'd have a go at completing 5K this week, but thought it would be my last run on Friday when I tried. Chuffed that I managed it today without much drama!

misswobble profile image
misswobbleGraduate in reply to Steve_L

Good! You're on it now Steve and going for the line. You'll finish in fine style.

5k is fab! Park runs and C25k+ to look forward to. Zippy di doo dah

I dare hardly mention 10 k. Oops, sorry

Steve_L profile image
Steve_LGraduate in reply to misswobble

*grin*

Thanks.

I'm still walking on air - my legs feel slightly tired but otherwise fine. I'll definitely be thinking about a Park Run soon. 5K seemed a long way off just a week ago!

Sarah-A profile image
Sarah-AGraduate

Yay!! Congratulations Steve :)

Only a couple more runs until you've finished the program too.

What a high to start the week on!

Steve_L profile image
Steve_LGraduate in reply to Sarah-A

Thanks, Sarah. I seem to have arrived at this point really suddenly!

lou-34 profile image
lou-34Graduate

Well done Steve. 😊

ActonHighStreet profile image
ActonHighStreet

Nice one Steve!

AncientMum profile image
AncientMumGraduate

Well done Steve. That first 5k is very special :)

Steve_L profile image
Steve_LGraduate in reply to AncientMum

Certainly is! Thanks, AM

poppypug profile image
poppypugGraduate

Well done Steve, the worlds yer lobster, mate !

Onwards to Graduation , on the home strait now ! :-) xxx

Steve_L profile image
Steve_LGraduate

Thanks, Poppy - I feel full of energy and raring to finish this week on a high.

poppypug profile image
poppypugGraduate in reply to Steve_L

Fab stuff ! That's the spirit ! xxx

You may also like...

Finished my first 5k 😁😁

11th May after a few hiccups and repeated weeks. I’ve been consolidating with 3 runs every week...

W9 begins on Sunday :) :)

The saving grace for me has been my run nights, I just love running at the moment. I am still not...

My first couch to 5K!

able to complete all the runs, but I did 4 of them! The ones I couldn't run,I just briskly walked!...

Achieved my first 5k!

I had a bit of a mental block as I struggled to run for 30 mins. I downloaded NRC and started the...

W8R1 (audiobooks and my first 5k!)

So today I have just finished week 8 run 1. At work we were talking about how we keep motivated on...