I did it !

[jwillmac]

Finally, I ran my first 5 km ! I graduated last July and I have carried on plodding round the streets 3 times a week , slowly, but today I did it , I ran 5 km .Now to carry on and get quicker .For info , I'm a 60 something woman with lots of health issues, but I did it ! Go me 😁

[Hidden]

Well done! But don't stress you body in trying to get quicker, snails enjoy their runs too (says the snail herself). As long as you don't plan on becoming Usain Bolt, pace is not thát important. Most important is to avoid injuries and to enjoy your runs. 😀

[Hidden]

That’s brilliant jwillmac, Go you indeed 😀, I agree with Hidden enjoying your runs comes first, and staying injury free, After a year of running I’ve not run a 5k any quicker than just after my graduation but I’ve run a few 10k’s now and a bit further and loving it 🤗

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Go you jwillmac, congratulations on completing your first 5k, well done, onwards and upwards 🏃🏾 👍

[CBDB Graduate]

Oh well done!! Enjoy your 5ks, it’s become my favourite distance as I am an ultra-slow runner!

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Congratulations on your first 5k jwillmac the first of many I’m sure, Well Done 👏🏻👏🏻🥳🥳.

There are two 5k runs on the Nike Run Club app, which are really good, I’ve used those a few times 👍🏃‍♀️

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Go you!!! well done that first 5k is magic and leaves you grinning all day

[Rennur Graduate]

Or maybe just run further. Ju Ju's Magic Plan has a programme to get you to running 60 minutes. I am going for distance as I doubt I will get ever be a sprinter. You can include some speed interval training on this programme.

[Rennur Graduate in reply to Rennur]

BTW congrats on the 5K.

[Peter44 Graduate]

Congratulations, the name is c25k, that's what we all aimed for, dont think I'll ever do 5k in 30 mins 🥵 i have run further, but happy with my slow pace, i'm sure you'll enjoy many more now! 👏👏👏🥳🥳🥳

[Frenc Graduate]

That’s amazing, well done you! I bet you were really chuffed. Go you indeed 👍🏃‍♀️👏🏼😊.

[Raisemeup Graduate]

Congratulations Jwillmac. It's extra special when you find an ability to run later in life and more so when there are health issues. Slow really does seem to be the tried and tested way to progress and now you have the proof! I often felt I was plodding too on consolidation runs, but I notice nowadays there is more lightness of step and increased distance too.Looking forward to hearing of your continued progress, meanwhile carry on and enjoy your new found running ability.

Best wishes ☺️