Showing posts with label Couch to 5k. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Couch to 5k. Show all posts

Thursday, 26 February 2015

Week One of Serious Running Starts Now...

I know it's been a while since I posted here - I've been running like a demon, and am nearly ready to start my 'proper' half-marathon training. I finish Week 8 of the Couch to 5k programme today (I'm just waiting for the weather to clear before I go out) and then I'm on to the big cheese!

I've started running outside a bit - running on the treadmill is still easier, but it's also not realistic, and if I'm to have any hope of succeeding, I need to be able to run on roads, up and down hills, in the wind, blah blah blah... However, I have also been unwell, and am opting for treadmill over no run on days when my cough just won't shift and I don't want to spend an hour in the cold.

That said, John and I went to Somerset and Hampshire last week, and I had two absolutely glorious pre-dawn runs which saw the sun rising as I returned to our accommodation on the last leg. I'm so thrilled to be up to 5 km, and when I think "I'll never be able to run 21km", I have to remind myself that eight weeks ago, I could barely run for a minute at a time.




If you'd like to sponsor me, I am doing the Great North Run on the 13th of September 2015 in Newcastle. All sponsorship money will go to Mind, a mental health organisation that is doing great things! Go HERE to donate - anything helps, even £1.

Much love,

Corrie xx