Depressingly enough I've failed the couch to 5k challenge twice now. The first time it got halted by an operation to my foot, which meant I couldn't run for a while, the second time I chickened out because it just got too cold.
I'm very keen to start over and give it another shot. I'm starting from the beginning again! I want to go again how I did on my first go, and still go for walks on my days where I don't do the challenge. I became invested in my fitness but I let it all slide. I now only have one job instead of two and this challenge is going to motivate me to get busy and active on my days off!
I'm happy to say I've restarted the Couch to 5k Challenge. I'm already up to week 2!
What is It?
Couch to 5k is a program that is designed to get you off the couch to running 5k in the space of 9 weeks. The program is done through an app on your phone, that you set up to go while you go out and exercise. The program is recommended to go for 3 days a week, with breaks in between each day, and 9 weeks all up. But if you're struggling you can repeat weeks, to build up stamina.
What I Plan to Do & Not Fail this Time
So i've made some changes to my original plan which was get up at 6.15am and go for a run. One of the main reasons for this is that I was very anxious about going for a run during the day. Back in my hometown, which is only half an hour away. You were more than likely to attract people beeping their car horn at your or yelling something out the window, which made me incredibly uncomfortable as you could imagine.
The other day, in the afternoon I just said screw it and I put on my gear and went for a run. It might seem silly, but for someone who would only run before 7am so no one would see them, it was a big deal. I managed to complete the first week by going for runs at different times of the day across the week. This makes it a lot easier to not give up, as I'm not very good at getting up early or going to bed.
Incentives
I thought of some cool ways to encourage me to keep going, apart from the promise of getting fitter in the long run. Things I can get myself as a reward for reaching certain milestones.
- I would really like some more fitness gear. Cotton On Body is great for affordable pieces!
- I currently have my phone in an armband strapped to my arm when I run that I got as a gift, thanks Tilly! But my arms are so little it doesn't do up properly. It stays on but only just. So maybe a new one I can do up tighter.
- Having a fit bod and being fit! What a great incentive!
Updates
I'm no longer going to update daily as I go for a run, but I have taken some unbecoming before photos that I am willing to share once I have after photos.
I've been more lenient on myself this time with the schedule for running so I won't feel as shit if I miss a day.
I've also just started the Be Fit - 30 Day Fat Burn Workouts on youtube! You follow their calendar, and do a different 10 minute video every day. With some days you're doing two videos. I've been doing these and going for a run afterwards. I'm definitely feeling it and can't wait to keep it up!
This is basically the broke girls guide to getting fit. Doing it on the cheap. Which reminds me, I need to buy some dumbbells as I've been holding books or full drink bottles and it's very crap.
Do you have any fitness goals? What are you doing to keep fit? Let me know in the comments!
Cya! xx
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