Achieved my first 5k!

[Han99m]

Since finishing couch to 5k 2 months ago I feel I had a bit of a mental block as I struggled to run for 30 mins. I downloaded NRC and started the beginner programme and that’s really helped although I feel it’s not really a beginner programme! Today I went out for the 42 min long run and achieved 5k a slow and steady pace. I hope I can continue on and reach a sub 40 min 5k, I know a lot of people have a goal of reaching 5k in 30 mins or less, but I don’t care because I’m in disbelief that I am even moving! Just wanted to share my happiness of finally doing it 😄

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Congratulations first 5k is a huge achievement

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏👏🎉 Well done! That first 5K is a fantastic feeling!!!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate]

I agree about that NRC programme-I think it’s more aimed at people trying to get faster at 5k. It sounds like you’ve made it work for you-congratulations! What a milestone. Hope you’re celebrating!

When you’re ready, come over to Bridge to 10k for the next stage of your journey! Don’t be put off by the name-it’s for anyone who has finished couch to 5k and feels ready to move on with their running. Come and say hi!

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto10k

[Han99m Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you I shall take a look! 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Fabulous!!! That first one can be soooooo special!

[BR808 Graduate]

Congratulations on a great run!

[JeremiahObadiah Graduate]

Your commitment has paid off, well done indeed. 🥳

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations to you Han99m on running your first 5K, well done, I am sure it won't be long before you can run a sub 40 minute 5K, but don't rush, perhaps even at a parkrun if you wish to go to one.

[Han99m Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you, I’d love to do a park run but they make me so anxious! Maybe one day 😀

[Han99m Graduate]

Thank you everyone!!

[Jamesrunsforlife Graduate]

Brilliant 💪

[LuvlyGal Graduate]

Huge congrats to you!! That is such a great achievement. I can relate to the slower is better and I love how it feels to just be able to keep going if you need to! I pride myself on being a snail runner. Congrats again!

[Han99m Graduate in reply to LuvlyGal]

Thank you! It’s encouraging to know that being slow doesn’t have to be a bad thing, all I see around me are people running super fast!

[JeremiahObadiah Graduate in reply to Han99m]

That’s because us slow folk are behind you, to us you look fast too!

If you are running it’s never too slow.

[LuvlyGal Graduate]

Shell Yeah!

GO SNAILS!