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Hi all!!! This is a group for anyone that is training to do their first (or maybe it just feels like you first) running event. Training for an organised event is a great goal to have and a great way to get a running plan going. It doesn't matter if you doing the couch to 5k, or training for a marathon, all are welcome.

Kiwi’s 5th challenge: Finding my happy p(l)ace in the outback This challenge’s motto: “Don't get stuck in a bog... I'll go for a happy juice jog" Thanks to fellow Scout Aimless for that! OK challenge 5: Last challenge I managed to stop taking my antidepressant meds (tapered down over 6 months) so the aim of this challenge is to look after myself to avoid any relapse. Dr Kiwi prescribes running, healthy eating and some fun strength exercises! #1: Scout Quest 1: 10km speed STA 1 DEX 3 I have found a 10km race on July 7 (only 550km drive away! apparently just around the corner in the outback) and I want to run it quick! I really wanted to do the half marathon but I’m trying to be sensible and increase my distance slowly. Grading is based on time – trying to be realistic, been a while since ran a 10km race without limping or over mega hills. I think my old PB pre-injury many years ago was around 52 mins. A <53 mins B <55 mins C <57 mins #2: Scout Quest 2: Consistent training STA 3 CON 1 In order to achieve goal 1 I need to run 3 times a week (total 18), this continues on from my last challenge goal which I achieved a B and this time I want to nail all 18. I am jumping halfway into a 10km run plan. Usual kiwi grading system. #3: Pull up Quest: Crazy Kiwi STR 3 I have recently rediscovered my love for pull/chin ups (maybe someone can tell me the difference!) I’m going to work on the ones where my palms face me. My 1 set max is currently 5. I want to be able to do 10. In one set. Bring it on. A=10+ B=9 C=8 D=7 Plan for this is doing the NF dumbbell division rank 1 workout 4x week, which includes pull ups twice a week. #4: Level up Quest: Stay Sane. CON 2 CHA 2 Easier said than done – hence the double run goal, running is my happy juice. One way to decrease my anxiety and maintain my meds free status is to reduce the caffeine in my diet. I have returned to being coffee-free but currently have 3-4 cups of tea per day. The focus here is reducing caffeine - I want to taper this off so by week 6 I am caffeine free. In week 6 A= no caffeine, B=2, C=4 total cups o’ tea that week. Bonus Extras Roll legs out with foam roller o’ doom 3 x week so can run Continue to track food everyday using MFP aiming to average 1800-2000 cals <5 alcohol beverages a week