Well to say I'm rather pleased with myself is an understatement. Today I managed my first 5k jog. Although I completed the challenge I never managed to complete a 5k in 30 minutes but I was more than happy to be able to achieve the running times required during each stage of the challenge as being a 60 plus overweight woman thought it better to concentrate on stamina rather than speed. My pace is slow and then probably slower still but I managed the 5k this morning in 52 minutes which I know is slow but boy am I so pleased with myself. I'm keen on the Japanese slow jogging method that I've read about on here so think I'll be looking further into this.
Just managed my first 5k : Well to say I'm... - Couch to 5K
Just managed my first 5k
You deservedly feel great! Well done!
Wow! Well done, a fantastic achievement! I'm doing consolidation runs but I think when I pluck up the courage to go for 5k my time will be very similar to yours! But hey it's 5k! Well done indeed!😀
Well done - you are an inspiration to me.
Well done, as another older, overwight woman I will not be doing 5K at the end of week 9 but intend to slowly build up my time until I can. I hope I do as well as you.
Wow I dream of being able to run continuously for 52 minutes. That’s fantastic, well done 👍
Whoop whoop that’s fantastic - and I’m in absolute awe that you ran for 52 mins in the heat- amazing! 💪🏻👏🏼🏃🏼♀️
Well done 👍🎉 😀....I love the Japanese slow running!! I add it into my runs when I’m feeling like I want to walk or give up, it gives me a chance to catch my breath and stop my legs (temporarily) feeling like lead!! 😂😀🏃♀️
It’s a great feeling isn’t it, well done 😊
Thank you Simoneemonster. Definitely think Japanese slow running is the way forward for me at the moment for building up the stamina and avoiding injury. When I'm more confident with my running I can then perhaps start to think about the pace.
Good for you,
you should feel chuffed.
not everyone can run 5K , hope you have a nice celebration tonight
you deserve it.🙂🍷🍺🎈🎈
Amazing, well done! 😊You must be so chuffed and proud of yourself! Cannot imagine running for that length of time! 👍That’s what I’m aiming for though, (very) eventually. 🤣🏃♀️🐢
Well done! Pb in the bag! Now (and only if you want) you can work on the time. But absolutely no need to. I’m slow too but I don’t compare myself to others, just myself. Congratulations on a huge achievement.
Amazing!!!! Well done 🥳
Thank you Foxyblue for your support.
Well done 👏👏👏👏
Thank you Lainey1