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Originally Posted by Kipper is King
I read a tweet about the Couch to 5K program last month. I was curious, and after doing a bit more research, I decided to give the program a shot. I downloaded the official app, bought myself a good pair of running shoes and put a running playlist together.
Gradually with each workout, I've started feeling better and better. Yesterday, I finished week 5 of the 9 week program! I ran for 20 minutes straight over 3.41 km! That might not sound impressive, but a couple months ago, I wouldn't have thought it was possible.
I now can't wait for my next day to go for a run! It's one of the best decisions I've ever made, and I realize how misguided my past attempts at running were. I used to attempt to run right away without warming up, and I wouldn't have intervals of running and walking during training. I'd quickly get injured and frustrated and I'd quit. This is so much better!
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When the gyms closed, a friend and I started this program using an app. I like the program but somehow I’m on week 4 after 6 weeks as I fit in kayaking and biking. Tonight I did a run alternating walking intervals with 5 min runs. ‘4 weeks ago’ a 5 minute interval would have sucked and today it wasn’t bad at all. I’m happy with my progress.