This couch potato has finally stepped up to do some exercise.
Now let's get this straight, right. I have NEVER run for any length of time beyond a 100m and that was school days which is a long, LONG time ago.
About 6 years ago I remember trying to jog with a small group of work colleagues. I don't think I lasted beyond 5-10 mins. Embarrassing but I put it down to just plain not enjoying running.
Anyway this Couch to 5K programme has got me hooked, so far so good.
I got my FitBit One going alongside my Polar FT7 heart rate monitor and using the android GetRunning app.
This had me starting in Week 1 with 8 x 1 min runs.
Week 4 finished with an introduction to a 5 minute run.
Week 5 is really exciting and very scary!
Run 1: 3 x 5 min runs ... which I managed to do!
Run 2: 2 x 8 min runs ... WOW!! Struggled with the 1st one as I over paced myself. 2nd one, slowly does it and made it. YAAAYYY!
Ok, it's the big one tomorrow.
Run 3: 1 x 20 mins ... er, sorry, what?! Ok, breathing and slow pace again. See how we go!
Report back later.
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