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 in the sunshine, without having to wear protective gloves, without worrying about getting infected, without having to listen to covid19 updates. In this time lockdown, going for a run has given me a sense of freedom and release. I am getting fitter, but that's almost become secondary. I have something to look forward to and it feels good.

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How right you are. Running makes you thankful and events like these put things into perspective. I am glad you are enjoying the sense of freedom and release running brings with it. 😊

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I find when I exercise outside it gives me time to think things over and put problems into perspective and find it makes me thankful as well.

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Is that your kitty in the pic then? One of my friends has a brown and white tabby like that called Percy who will be 16 in June and is spoilt!

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My icon is my dear departed Mrs Woo, who died 3 years ago. A very loving cat, who we've never been able to replace...it was impossible to be unhappy with Mrs Woo on your lap!

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I'm sorry to hear of your loss.

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Love this. By the way, you'll do 5k as long as you keep on keeping on.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

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Even though the title says couch to 5k, you arent actually supposed to aim for 5k.

The aim is to run for 30 minutes 3 times per week, as far as i know anyway.

The title is a bit misleading.

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Yes, I’m with you on this!

I was *just* thinking I’ll be glad if I make it to Week 9 but I’m almost certain my 30 mins won’t come close to 5k (which is fine too).

Couch to 30 mins woohoo!

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Couch to 30 mins sounds better 😀

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Two weeks ago, I could not possibly have imagined myself running 5K in any number of minutes....now, I'm not so sure - my body surprises me every time I go running.

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Thanks for this fab dose of vitamin positivit-E today!!

[Granspeed Graduate]

Right attitude! Brilliant. Enjoy it and follow the plan. No one cares how far or how fast you go; everyone finds his or her own place in the running scheme of things. Welcome to a life of little pleasures. 😄 I am still amazed a year on at the mental benefits of running - I think I expected the physical ones, but the clearing of the head came as a surprise. One warning: Running Addiction seems to be incurable, so watch out - there are a lot of us addicts about. 🤣🤣🎉 Enjoy. 👍

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Good for you, great post 👍

[karen50plus Graduate]

Congratulations on having such a good attitude so early on 😇. Must admit I just staggered my way through the weeks .

I can’t believe how warm it was out today . I started c25k in jan and am used to being frozen 🥶 for the first 5 mins warm up and either continually perished or just plain soaking wet . Today I was 🥵, before I even started running !!! Still not reached 5k , ☹️, but I can run 🏃‍♀️ for 30 mins ☺️.

They say it takes 12 weeks to form a habit , and I think that s true . It’s certainly less daunting now 🙈. Carry on the good work Sweet Fanny Adams 👍👍👍

[CobbleRunner Graduate]

Absolutely! Running is liberating 💛