5k second time round

[superunfit]

Hi everyone. I started couch to 5k last year and got to about week 3 or 4. It was difficult and a lot harder than I expected. I was more unfit than I imagined. I then stopped because the weather was rubbish and I lost motivation. This year with renewed determination I started again from week 2 and I am now on the second to last week doing 28 minute runs. I never thought I would get here. So close to 5k. In fact I am taking part in an organised 5k run this weekend in Leeds. My advise is simply to stick with it and push yourself to get to the end. I will be pushing myself to 5k very soon, though at my pace I will be running for about 34 minutes. More than I have managed so far. It is all worth it as far as I'm concerned.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

That’s fantastic! Sign up to races. Do parkrun. Join a club. Mixing it up keeps me motivated. Well done.

[superunfit in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks for the ideas. Think I might try that out. My son is 11 and runs 5k in about 27 minutes or thereabout. I can't keep up with him, yet, lol.

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to superunfit]

Yet 😜

[E3Runner]

Keep it up!

[damienair Graduate]

Well done. Enjoy your 5K event at the weekend. The atmosphere will be electric I’m sure.

Damien

[superunfit in reply to damienair]

Thanks. I can't wait. Think I am hooked on running now. No turning back. Will need proper running gear to get me through the winter.

[damienair Graduate in reply to superunfit]

Keep an eye on special deals for running gear in ALDI and LIDL and good gear too at good prices in Sports Direct. No need to spend a fortune. 👍

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

Thanks for the encouragement 👏🏃‍♀️

[superunfit in reply to Annieapple]

You're welcome. I have found it difficult but I feel great afterwards. I think anyone can do it if they have the will to push on. Best of luck 👍😀

[backintime Graduate]

Well done on your progress and for getting back to it

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great that you've tried again and it's happened fit you this time. Well done you 😊

[Bluepup1 Graduate]

Well done - you can probably hear us all shouting you onto that podium! Good luck for your race - you’re braver than me, I’m sure you’ll do well 🤗 x

[molly1973 Graduate]

Excellent! You’re so close! I’m in Leeds too: what’s your event? It’s Grim Up North are great for really friendly and smallish races. Enjoy it 👍

[superunfit in reply to molly1973]

It's Spirit of Wipro at Roundhay Park. They organise the run every year. Should be good. The goal is just to finish, haha.

[molly1973 Graduate in reply to superunfit]

You will! It might be a bit hilly though! Enjoy!

[superunfit in reply to molly1973]

Noooooooo! Not hills. They are like kryptonite to me,

[molly1973 Graduate in reply to superunfit]

To everyone!

[Fit-at-40 Graduate]

That’s brilliant, well done for getting back to it. Good luck for your 5k this weekend 😉

[JoP61 Graduate]

34 minutes will be a very respectable time for 5K (it's what I run 5K in!). Well done in keeping at it - and good luck in Leeds! 🤞👍😀

[Katnap Graduate]

Well done notsounfitanymore ! 🌝

[superunfit in reply to Katnap]

I like what you did there 😀