WOO HOO! W8R3: Felt good and kept on going. It... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

134,192 members159,537 posts

WOO HOO! W8R3

Gaily23 profile image
Gaily23Graduate
9 Replies

Felt good and kept on going. It may be slow but it’s my first ever 5k run completed. To say I’m feeling chuffed is an understatement!

Started the program on 3rd July and couldn’t imagine running for this long. Lost 3.5 stone since last October, and still a couple of stone to go, couple of lb until I’m no longer obese. If I can do it anyone can!!

No question, I just had to share my joy 😂

Written by
Gaily23 profile image
Gaily23
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
9 Replies
SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate

That’s freaking fast, and longer than a week 8 run, well done

Gaily23 profile image
Gaily23Graduate in reply toSueAppleRun

Thanks, 6 minutes short of the 30 mins but well chuffed with my progress! My last (and longest and fastest run) was 28 mins for 2.45 miles. I had fresh legs today and felt like I could keep going so did! X

IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

Well done but please don't get carried away.

We are all capable of doing way more than our bodies are conditioned to do, but not without increasing our injury risk. Sticking to gently progressive training plans is the safest way to push our limits, whilst gently increasing our resistance to injury.

Gaily23 profile image
Gaily23Graduate in reply toIannodaTruffe

I know, I had fresh legs today and felt good so just went for it!

AlysP profile image
AlysPGraduate

That’s a brilliant run, well done!!!! Also your weight loss is fantastic- you must feel so much better. What an achievement!!!! Onwards and upwards😀😀😀👍👍👍👏👏👏

Gaily23 profile image
Gaily23Graduate in reply toAlysP

Thanks, yes, been working hard and feeling great. 2stone to go! X

nowster profile image
nowsterGraduate

Do remember you're only supposed to be doing 28 mins at this stage. Even after graduation you're only supposed to be adding 10% extra per week.

PS. 3.02mile = 4.86km. You've not done 5k yet. 😜

Gaily23 profile image
Gaily23Graduate in reply tonowster

Wounded! I used 0.6 to convert mentally and it’s 0.621. Not bad for 5 weeks running though. Maybe next time...

Gaily23 profile image
Gaily23Graduate in reply tonowster

3.14m in 37.52 today! 5k it is 👍🏻😁

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Woo Hoo! I've graduated!

After yesterday's disastrous attempt I was determined to graduate today and I have! I am...
lucylocket10 profile image
Graduate

Woo hoo....!!!!

Well I got out at 7.45 am ( French time!) so nice and early .....well,for me anyway...to avoid the...
Carolecal profile image

WOO HOO!

W3R1 YES! I know this might sound a bit lame, but as some of you know, I was dreading the 3 mins....
Bouncyshoes profile image
Graduate

Woo Hoo Graduated!

Nearly didn't go out last night after feeling a bit meh all day but hubby was changed and ready...
CT67 profile image
Graduate

W5R3 - woo hoo

I can't believe that I have managed to jog continuously for 20 minutes after only 5 weeks. I'm...

Moderation team

See all
Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Annieapple profile image
AnnieappleAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.