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Couch to 5k

I officially completed the Couch to 5K plan yesterday. What was meant to be nine weeks turned into nine months, but I made it! 😁

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Road running today with my brother and brother-in-law. I was completely out of my comfort zone. From only just managing 5k over the past week or two, I succumbed to the peer pressure and hit 10k.

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Couch to 5k

Penultimate run on the free NHS #couchto5k app this morning. I still can’t believe how smooth the whole journey has been. I couldn't run a bath before I started but it’s felt surprisingly doable and even enjoyable.

One thing that’s made a massive difference is my #Garmin watch. The stats, pacing, and insights have kept me motivated every step of the way.

If you’re thinking about starting your own running journey, this little gadget has been a gamechanger for me.

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A welcome excuse this morning. 😁

I got this watch for my birthday in May last year, after deciding to run the Leeds Half Marathon. I haven't run for several years and the first and only time I've run a half marathon was the Great North Run in 2004.

I've steadily increased the time and distance over the last few months and intend to start adding 1k a week to my longest run. This will mean I will be close to the 21k needed for the event.

I am however concerned that, although fine on paper, this does not take the strains and stresses on my ageing body into consideration. Thankfully, the stats and feedback provided by Garmin are amazing, including suggesting to take the day off. 😂

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My second blog post was published two years ago today. I've just reread it and my thoughts haven't changed at all. 🧊

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The beginning of the month and another weigh-in. I look forward to jumping on these scales, even though I don't always like what they tell me. 😀

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My first ever blog post is two years old. 🥳

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Voting ended onSep 18, 2025

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The result of this week's poll was quite a surprise. 😳