I ran a 5k race!

Yesterday Ange and I ran our first 5k race. It was at the Olympic Park in Stratford, and it was the first time I’ve ever run 5k. I ran it in just under 40 minutes – I honestly probably could have walked it faster, but I ran the whole thing without stopping which was my goal.

It was absolutely fantastic (although I of course felt awful during the race!). I would highly, highly recommend anyone attempting the Couch to 5k program to sign up for one- it was such a great motivator, and although running 5k in and of itself is a massive achievement, it felt fantastic to have that acknowledged by having an actual finish line to run over!

Have a picture of a very sweaty Ange and myself after the race. Next stop, 10k!!!

 

Underthings!

I have been mildly obsessed with making my own underwear/bra’s for a good month now. I entirely blame Madalynne, everything she makes just looks so amazing!

Couch to 5K – Look Mum, I’m a runner!

I have always detested running. Until recently, I think the most running I’ve done in my life was the dreaded beep test in High School. In September, some kind of switch just flipped for me, and I was raring to go for the Couch to 5k program. I’m sure you’ve heard someone talk about this in the last couple of years, it’s responsible for thousands of people – my mum included – becoming runners. You know, that friend who comes to the pub, and tells you how fantastic they felt after their 35 minute run this morning. Yeah, the one you roll your eyes at (not judging, I did too). Running can’t make you feel that good, can it?

Well, get the eye roll ready, because I’m about to become that friend: it really does.