At last!!!! 5K!!!!!

[Dralimc]

Was determined to run 5K by the end of August and I did it!!!! In 38 mins!!!!

It was a run of many firsts:

First run with friend - this really helped to distract me from time/distance, so thanks to Rachel my new running buddy

First run in the cool! No heat at last!

First run in driving rain - I loved it!!!

First run in cap - it really does keep the rain off your glasses!!!

First run in my C25K graduate tshirt (sorry, it didn’t make the cut in the photo)

Curry and wine now! 🍷

Happy running peeps! 🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Boom! Great job and done with a week to spare! That rain is great isn’t it? Wonder if we will be saying that in February?

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

It’s the ice and bitter cold I’m not looking forward to.... one run at a time 😊

[MVBrown Graduate]

Congrats on many firsts and running a 5k. Lovely cap which perfectly matched “the photo top”.

Your friend’s enthusiasm shows through in the picture. Girl power rocks. 😀😀

I’m guessing your looking forward to running many more 5ks. 🙂👍🏽

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to MVBrown]

My friend is great, been through lots of ups and downs together, but you’re right, girl power sees us through! 🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️💪

[damienair Graduate]

Excellent. Well done and congratulations. It’s a great feeling to hit 5K isn’t it. I’m training again after being on the IC for a few months. So hoping to be up to 5k again in the next week or two.

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to damienair]

I really did need someone to push through my mental barrier of 4 and a bit K. Good luck with the return. 👍

[Flutegirl]

Well done! Enjoy that curry, you’ve earned it😊

[Myrar Graduate]

Well done you !! Fantastic what a great feeling it is ..Congrats ..And enjoy that wine n curry you deserve it ,😊😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

Yayyyy! Very well done! Great time and great pic too! Brilliant achievement! 👏👏👏👏👏

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! X

[Ang33333 Graduate]

Yay! Well done! That's brilliant! It's a great feeling! Just ran 3k mostly uphill. Legs are killing ! 🤪🤪🤪

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to Ang33333]

Omg well done! I was just saying to my friend on the run how rubbish I am at hills. She’s making an autumn plan for me (apparently autumn good time to build hill running). 3k uphill is awesome!!! 💪

[Crittermad Graduate]

Fab time too! Well done 👏👏👏

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to Crittermad]

Happy to just to do the 5K! Thanks 😊

[51firstrun Graduate]

Wow ..that is great ...what determination .There is hope for me then . I am doing about 2.5 miles in 30 mins ..sorry i don't know that in KM .

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to 51firstrun]

Well that’s about what I do in a good 30 min run, sometimes less, so you’re in good company 😂 5k is about 3 miles. Add 2-3 mins on each week, and you’ll do it!!!

[51firstrun Graduate in reply to Dralimc]

That sounds doable ...if i remember to go slowly 😁

[Vix_yp Graduate]

Well done Dralimc and running friend!

🏃‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️I love the photo of you both! I’ve yet to experience running in the rain, 🌧 I’m looking forward to it! Keep smiling! 👍🤗

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to Vix_yp]

Thanks! She was happy her eldest aced the GCSEs, I was happy with the run! 😊

[Vix_yp Graduate in reply to Dralimc]

Great for you both! 👏👏👏A brilliant excuse for you to celebrate! 🍾🥂👍

[Christianne57 Graduate]

Wowser! So many firsts! You sound so happy and positive - very inspiring

Lovely smiley photo too x x

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to Christianne57]

Such a milestone, I couldn’t be anything but happy! Running just makes me feel great! X

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Wonderful!! 👏👍 a first of many more wonderful runs to come 😁

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Hope so! Park run next!

[Jelon Graduate]

Fab photo, fab 5k and at the moment it feels good to feel the rain!! Congratulations 😊👍🏻🙌🏃‍♀️💦

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to Jelon]

Thanks. Feeling the pain today tho. Need this recovery day!

[Jundal Graduate]

Oooh... You beat my time for 5k. And now you know what his means, don't you?

Our houses are at war. I shall be victorious.

ITS ON! 😂

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to Jundal]

Bring it on!!!! But maybe when I’ve recovered.... stiff and sore today! 😂

[Jundal Graduate in reply to Dralimc]

Yeah... I'm a touch achey, too... 😂😂😂

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to Jundal]

But are you nursing a hot water bottle? Let battle continue..

[Jundal Graduate in reply to Dralimc]

I'm nursing a hangover, if that qualifies.

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to Jundal]

Nope!!! 🤣

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Well done , I think the first 5k is as good as graduating. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👏👏🍾🥂

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

Absobloodylutely!!!!

[WynB Graduate]

Flippin fantastic 🎉What a great post and photo. Well done, lots of hard work and a deserved reward of that 5k.

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to WynB]

Thanks 😊

[Languid_Lil Graduate]

Wow! Great achievement and brilliant photo - useful tip about the hat; may try it.

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to Languid_Lil]

Hat really was great. No rain on glasses or steaming up 💦😊

[Liliuk]

Yeees! Well done! 💪💪 (I am stuck on 30 MN, so I hope to get there at some point 🙂)

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to Liliuk]

Was stuck on 30 mins for about 7 weeks, knew it was psychological. You can do this! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

[Liliuk in reply to Dralimc]

Thank you! I'll defenitely keep it in mind!

[skeenie Graduate]

Well done you , like you I didnt run 5k until I went out with my daughter think having a buddy a great motivator. Only run in rain once and did enjoy it but seem to be battling coastal winds most of the time here. Also started to run my route the other way so I go uphill not down to improve my stamina it seems to be working. keep un running. ps Did you buy a special T shirt or is their one avaiable for C25K ?

[Dralimc Graduate in reply to skeenie]

Yes there’s a tshirt!!! Details here:

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...