Well I never believed I’d achieve 5k - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

134,099 members159,469 posts

Well I never believed I’d achieve 5k

Radleychick profile image
RadleychickGraduate
4 Replies

Haven’t posted for sometime but wanted to post so all newbies who are taking up C25K in new year know it can be done, no matter what age or fitness level you have.

I’ve had lots of ups and downs along the way, injuries and illness but I know go to a run club once a week and do park run - me managing 5k ! I’m still slow but I don’t care I can run without stopping which was my aim! Took me longer than some but again I don’t care.

If you’d have said this time last year that Xmas presents would be running themed I’d have laughed but I am hooked, and a number of gifts were purchased from the running shop and I couldn’t have been happier!

So thanks to everyone on here who supported me in my journey, and to those considering starting - go for it and good luck.

Happy new year to everyone ..... and here’s to another year of staying healthy and fit 😁

Written by
Radleychick profile image
Radleychick
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
4 Replies
Bridget007 profile image
Bridget007Graduate

Well done you 😊 I too don’t mind if I am slow 😀 Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉

ruralfrance profile image
ruralfranceGraduate

Great post Radleychick, you really sum up the feeling of achievement and the importance of the community. Happy new year and keep running!

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Well done you.. Happy New Year!

Br0ughd3rg profile image
Br0ughd3rgGraduate

Fantastic! It is very easy to get demoralised with the whole thing simply by expecting too much of yourself. The ability to embrace and applaud each milestone.. (or should that be min..stone!) for yourself is one of the hardest parts of the program. You seem to have that nailed.. running in 2018... well done.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

I’d never have believed it

This morning I did week 5, run 2 in the early morning sunshine in a nearby nature reserve, it was...
Bev_Beeti profile image
Graduate

Well I never, I have arrived at week 9

Well well, I am truly amazed. I have to say that followed sensibly and slowly where appropriate...
MotherPip profile image
Graduate

I'd never have believed it...

As a 50-year old diabetic, running wasn't even on my radar when I woke up this morning. But...
Kastri profile image

Never believed it was possible

When I started this at the beginning of the year. But I’ve completed W9R3 so am now a graduate! I...
Katie3456 profile image

I don't care if I never run 5K...

I was running W3R2 today and it occurred to me that I don't care if I never run 5K. I was running...

Moderation team

See all
Annieapple profile image
AnnieappleAdministrator
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Yesletsgo profile image
YesletsgoAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.