Completed 5k and now trying to reach 10k. Anyone else?

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Toowittoowoo · 20/06/2016 14:54

I've really enjoyed C25k and am now managing 5k in just under 30mins. Now I am looking forward to the next challenge and I am trying to reach 10k in 1hour. I live in a hilly town and I am struggling to fit in more than 2 runs a week so it is still (enjoyably) hard going.

I'd love to hear from other people and your challenges and goals.

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Toowittoowoo · 20/06/2016 22:09

Hello all, I have looked at the zen lab app and I like the plan. It is more like the C25k whereby I would be out for the full 60mins but just not running all of it.

My current plan is just to add small bits onot my existing route until I reach 10k. Currently I am on 6.5k at a pace of just under 6min/km.

Nanna - your story is amazing. When I am struggling to reach 10k is somehow seems unbelievable that it marathon (let alone a ultra marathon) would ever be physically possible. It is amazing and exactly the type of thing I need to hear!

Due time constraints I think i'll use the zen app 10k plan once a week and then my shorter run another once or twice a week. I know it will take longer but I don't think I can fine an whole hour 3 times a week to be out of house!

Also what kit do people have? I know I need new trainers at some point but don't know where to start. I do however have an old garmin watch that a friend has lent me. It is not a fancy one but I records distance and pace etc. and syncs to Strava which saves me running with my phone. I love my garmin!

Does anyone else use Strava?

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0ellenbrody0 · 20/06/2016 20:36

Hmmmmm, will contemplate joining you toowit, I completed c25k a few weeks ago and now run 3x5 per week. I'm super slow though and never managed a sub 30, 32 being my best at last weeks parkrun.

I would definitely need an app though. I'll watch and see what others people recommend whilst pondering my options .

Zame · 20/06/2016 18:22

I liked the apps as I can tick off when a run was completed and really see the progress I was making, I like the structure :) also, well done on completing the 5k! Feels great to achieve thay

Nannaboppa · 20/06/2016 18:05

I'm injured at the moment but my ultimate goal is a ultramarathon..theres a 50 miler I've got my eye on!

Nannaboppa · 20/06/2016 18:03

I started running 6 years ago after being persuaded by my running sister to enter the GNR, I got a place & started training. I was a very overweight, unfit, couch potatoe & hated running at first! It hurt, I got loads of rude comments off unknown people, drivers, etc.
6 years down the line, 4 1/2 stone lighter & after loads of 10ks umpteen half's & 6 Marathons I love it & can't imagine life without it!
Do you do parkrun?

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Toowittoowoo · 20/06/2016 17:46

I haven't heard of zen labs app.....I shall look now.

Thanks!

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Zame · 20/06/2016 17:03

Hi, I've done it using the zen labs app. Are you using anything like that? I finished the programme about a month or two ago and now regularly run a 10k. I'm trying to improve my times now, I think one challenge is keeping it interesting, so I try and vary the routes I take and also finding the time to do it can be tricky as it takes an hour for me

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