Having started the Couch to 5K in Jan 2022 from the position of never being a runner, I'm thrilled to have complete the programme. I was careful not to be too ambitious and I did repeat some runs until I was more comfortable.
Probably the most surreal run for me was running in the snow.
I used Strava to monitor my progress and also linked an arm-based heart rate monitor to my phone. I carried the phone in a running strap - I didn't like the idea of just holding the phone, strapping it to my arm or having it move around in a shorts pocket. The Strava results motivated me as I could see improved pace times.
During the programme I discovered a local running club offering a beginners course - which I've joined hoping that the course will have me improve my pace and get me up to running 10km.
I'm also going to join the local park runs.
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Congratulations. Well done for running in the snow. That’s a big hurdle both mentally and physically. Hope you have a great celebration planned for your graduation
Congrats!! I took a similar length of time to complete the program. Slow and steady wins the day. Massively well done. You must feel amazing today! 😃🎉🏆🏅
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