From Couch to the Finish Line

Six months ago, I couldn’t run for more than two minutes without stopping. Last weekend, I crossed the finish line of my first 5K.

The Plan That Worked

I followed a simple structure:

1. Run/walk intervals
2. Three sessions per week
3. Gradual increases in time, not speed

The biggest lesson? Consistency beats intensity.

Things That Helped

• Comfortable running shoes
• A playlist that kept me motivated
• Not comparing myself to others

There were days I didn’t want to run. On those days, I told myself I only had to run for 10 minutes. Most of the time, I kept going.

You don’t have to be fast. You just have to keep moving.

Crossing that finish line wasn’t about pace — it was about proving to myself that I could commit to something hard.