I did it 5k!

[Africarach]

Well, I finally ran 5k - it took me about 20 weeks in total but I got there. I’ve been so lucky to have a ‘runner’ of a neighbour who has supported me through it. It was in the pouring rain and wind - I think it kept my mind off my legs Love all the comments and info on here, it really helped me on my journey. After a gap of not running for about 30 years it really feels like an achievement!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on running your first 5K, well done, that was very nice of your runner friend who helped you to achieve thst wonderful goal to run 5K.

[Africarach Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

thanks, yes very lucky - not sure if i would have got there by myself!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Huge well done you...

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Twenty weeks to run 5k is very slow, but hey, we are always saying speed is overrated.Congratulations.

[Africarach Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Ha ha, too true. 40 mins for the first after hip probs, I was pleased with that.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Africarach]

Nice badge...........

[Africarach Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Cheers

[Frenc Graduate]

Brilliant and well done! What an achievement. Hopefully that will be me soon. I agree, all the comments etc here are such a help. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[sparky66 Graduate]

Well done, that's a great achievement.. hopefully the first of many x

[Sortofrunning Graduate]

Outstanding!! You have accomplished something most of your neighbors have not! Ignore speed and run for the health benefits and sheer joy of it.