In a moment of weakness, or clarity, depending on your point of view I signed myself up to take part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon in October, and then started Couch to 5k.
I have just reached half way - completing week 5 run 2 this morning - 6am start!!
I ran for 8 minutes twice - I know I have the first long run coming up next, but the fact that an unfit middle aged male, can go from not running at all to being able to run for 8 minutes (soon to be 20) in just 5 weeks is testament to the app, I don't fear the next one - its a challenge, and I will beat it.
If I can do it so can you!
Written by
MrButtons
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Congratulations Mr Buttons on starting C25K and getting to run 2 of week 5, you are doing very well indeed, take run 3 of week 5 slow and steady. Although October is still 5 months off I wonder if you will be ready for a half marathon, I do wish you luck for that run but perhaps you should "jeff" that's walk/part of it, that is certainly a great challenge for you,.
Fwiw I ran my first HM distance (with 446m elevation gain) five months to the day from starting C25K. So while it might not be recommended - and in fact I didn't set out to do it, I just kept going - it's certainly do-able.
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.
Half way there!
Half-way-ish !
Chuffed but scared!
ElsieW & Everyone...Hello!!
Half an hour? I don't think so!
