Hello all, I thought I might finally make a post here having read many inspirational stories from you all.
I have been progressing through Couch to 5K since February, having aborted my attempt last October due to a severely sprained ankle. Up until then I literally did no exercise at all and never ran in my life. I used to do mountain biking about 6-8 years ago but it all took a back seat when I had kids and a sedentary office job took over. I was diagnosed with depression back in September and my sister (a regular marathon runner) encouraged me to start running for my health and mental well-being.
Since my accident (ironically, I sprained my ankle on a bike ride!), I have been working up the fitness and strength at the gym for the early runs and progressing through fairly well. Most of the first few weeks I did on the treadmill - I really am a fair weather exerciser! I started the week 8 runs with a new pair of Salomon Speedcross 4 trainers and I have started tackling more hills and off road trails. So far so good. I have signed up for a 5K "sunset" run at Warmley Forest Park in August; and also the 10k Bristol Epic in October. I should be OK for that by then!
I have one more run to do in week 8, and then the three week 9s to finish and graduate. I am no longer fearing the long runs with no breaks. It seems like only yesterday I have to do the first 8 min non-stop run and finding it really hard. Now I seem to be able to get into a groove and just keep going, and I find I can keep going long past the official stop point because I still have to get back home!
My best time for 5k is 30min 38seconds but that was on the flat on Bristol/Bath Railway Path. I have managed to keep running for 6.97km.
I wish you all good luck and happy running!
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