5k running, soooooo happy 🏃‍♀️😊

[Verovero]

I am now running 5km after 14 weeks of running twice a week. My mental health has improved and so has my stamina. Several people have commented on how much weight I have lost. Actually none 🤔 but I have definitely toned and now look slimmer. Success !! 😁

[Perry-Formis]

Well done. Thanks for posting this as it's so inspiring for a complete beginner like me. I too am looking to boost my mental well-being as well as physical. Keep it up.

[Verovero Graduate in reply to Perry-Formis]

Good luck with your running journey. I personally love running (but hate many other types of exercise) as it helps me get fresh air, clear my head and makes me feel independent and strong!

[Maz1234 Graduate]

Well done nice time for a 5k.

[Verovero Graduate in reply to Maz1234]

Thanks, finished my run by running up and down the street to make it up to 5 k !

[Maz1234 Graduate in reply to Verovero]

We have all been there when we haven’t quite got are miles in.

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Brilliant news congratulations. Keep running happy 🏃‍♀️🥳

[Verovero Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks !

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations! Another first 5k faster than mine was too!

Weight isn’t everything, especially early on the fitness journey. If you have it stable, in theory you’ll start to lose some when the muscle development tails off... and now you’re fitter and healthier you have lots more time, so there’s no rush.

[Verovero Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks I am trying to get faster at running and my aim is to do the Parkrun on the next few weeks when I graduate from the couch to 5 k program.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Verovero]

Cool... keep the pace down on most runs, there’s a saying “slow down to speed up” and it’s true. Some shorter quick ones and some longer slow ones are good... save the 5k pace/distance combo for “race” day. It’s still early days and you’re still developing those running legs and aerobic capacity... watch your comfortable/easy pace rise over time and you’ll be amazed what you can do to that time.

[Runner1983]

Amazing well done!! This is very inspiring as I’ve just started. What watch do you have? Would you recommend it?

[Verovero Graduate in reply to Runner1983]

Thanks runner! My watch is a Garmin 10. I have had it 4 years and it is great for running and daily use. My hubby has a Fitbit and a Garmin forerunner and much prefers Garmin.

[Runner1983]

I’ve heard the fitbits aren’t great. Thanks for that!