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Couch to 5K – How To Do The Programme

 “A Journey of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step” – Lao Tzu Information from NHS  Couch to 5K  – A running plan for beginners. See NHS site here The programme is designed for beginners to gradually build up their running ability so...

Couch To 5K – 5

There are 3 different runs this week: Run 1: a brisk 5-minute walk, then 5 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking, 5 minutes of running, 3 minutes of walking and 5 minutes of running. Was not well at all, So I couldnt go out with the group tonight. Run 2: a brisk...

Couch To 5K – 4

For your 3 runs in week 4, you will begin with a brisk 5-minute walk, then 3 minutes of running, 1-and-a-half minutes of walking, 5 minutes of running, 2-and-a-half minutes of walking, 3 minutes of running, 1-and-a-half minutes of walking and 5 minutes of running. Run...

Couch To 5K – 3

“A little progress each day adds up to big results”. – Satya Nani The 3 runs this week begin with a brisk 5-minute walk. Then 2 repetitions of 1-and-a-half minutes of running, 1-and-a-half minutes of walking, 3 minutes of running and 3 minutes of walking. Run 1...
Couch To 5K – 2

Couch To 5K – 2

Week 2   Run 1 – With Leeds Girls Can Group ‘It does Not Matter How Slowly You Go As Long As You Do Not Stop’. Confucius   Having 3 rest days before tonight’s session was a godsend. I was exhausted the day after the final run in week 1. It was a struggle to...
Couch to 5K – Week 1

Couch to 5K – Week 1

Couch To 5K Training Sessions Started Tonight, With Leeds Girls Can ‘A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With One Step’ – Lao Tzu Week 1 – Run 1                                                                                       Got to the park to the...
Off The Couch To 5K

Off The Couch To 5K

“The Body Achieves What The Mind Believes” – Anonymous It’s time that I take keeping fit out of my head, put one foot in front of the other and get running again. In order to ensure that I maintain this activity, I’ve decided to chronicle...