C25K really works

dontquoteme I say those things in my head too sometimes. Try and find a more positive mantra though. Even if it's "nearly finished"

athing I ran without my tracker in my ear on Saturday. I thought I'd done at least 7k. Turned out to be 5.98k hey ho, still the furthest I've managed.

I've been searching "5k training plan sub 30 minutes". Heaps of comments online, but nothing as simple and clear cut as c25k. And they start using loads of jargon too! There does seem to be a regular comment about speed working and doing a longer (slower) run. So Saturday's 5.98 was my attempt at a longer run. Today I did 2 x 1k (planned on doing 3 x 1k but was knackered!) with a small rest to recover between the 2. I managed 5.51 for the first km and 6.06 for the second km

So glad to see this post this morning! I've just done my first run on C25K and it went well, but a big part of me was thinking there's no way I'm going to get to 5K.

Nice seeing posts from those who've gone before me

Brassica. That sounds like a plan! I may do the speed up thing myself for a change every now and again. I'm really slow I think but that's what's got me to graduation.

Thanks @athingthateveryoneneeds I stumbled on the thread by chance but think I’ll hang around for the motivation!

For those seeking post 5k structure there’s a good app called the 10k runner. If you’ve mastered 5k you could probably start in the middle of it.

I’m about redo C25k to shift baby weight. I’m dreading it, I’m so out of practice...

yellow welcome! Yes, most certainly open to all. We're a diverse bunch!

paper I won't get away with joining a running club as I now row twice a week. DH will only let me away with so much "me"'time That has been the beauty of running; when I've got the time I just head out.

So, having done my longest run ever at nearly 6k yesterday I seemed to struggle rowing today (only an indoor session.). I just didn't seem to have the drive or stamina. Now I'm thinking ahead to my Monday run. I'm thinking of doing only 3k but try to do it pretty fast rather than the whole 5k. What do you think? I reckon after yesterday I need a rest day but also need to get out for a run on a Monday otherwise the week goes to pot.

I get that Lets go again feeling Athing. I don't go but the next day my legs ache so I'm glad I didn't. 🙄

Is this thread open to anyone? I haven't done any serious exercise in about 20 years, and hated running at school.

Anyway, yesterday my friend and I completed week 1, day 1 of C25k and I'm feeling really pleased. I know there's a lot to go but even starting feelis like an achievement.

Brassica is there a local running club?

Paper whoohoo well done you! A fab exciting achievement!

I've been hiding as I've felt guilty I'm not getting out 3x week. I'm finding the lack of the c25k structure isn't great for me. I want to to get out 3x week but I find so many excuses and put it off, then feel guilty.

I've posted separately. I need some help with a training plan post c25k

But it other news I've registered for park run (hope to take the DT 6yos) and I ran 5.98 (had turned off my phone. Pissed off as I'd had pushed if for another 0.02!) which is the furthest ever!!

Athing... that sounds like a plan! Great time too!

Thanks Time. I'm going to take the advice on the app and run different 30mins for the next few months to get my stamina up. May try different Parkruns for interest. 😊

That’s fantastic, Paper!!!!! Am so chuffed for you. And what a way to graduate C25K! What’s next???

48:57. My v first Parkrun. I'm proud because this is a FINISH time; I didn't give up! 👍🏻🏃🏼‍♀️

Results just in. 35.04. Am pretty chuffed!

Well done, Paperdolly - that’s such an achievement! Well done!

And thanks, both of you, for keeping me company. I appreciated it. It really did help knowing you were both doing it with me! I did, fleetingly, think of turning around and leaving before the thing started, but I couldn’t do that knowing you two were also running.

athing - I’m sure your dog would love it. We didn’t have any dogs doing the ParkRun (plenty in the park, though) but there were quite a few children with their families, which was nice. I did get clapped at the end, but, whilst on the one hand it was nice, on the other it was really unnecessary. I think I’m so used to running alone, and for myself, it seemed slightly false. But at the same time I liked it!

I've done it!!! I've graduated!!! I went on my first Parkrun and after I'd done my 30 mins run I did the quick walk warm down and jog/walked the whole 5k!!!

Come on guys! We can do this!!!! 👍🏻🏃‍♀️😊

Well done, athing!

Mine was probably about 39 mins. The course was flat, but it was about 10 degrees hotter than I’m used to so that slowed me down. Plus, of course, I started off too quickly so had to slow down to get my breathing under control, but it was good fun and I’m really pleased I did it.

It did seem a little... strange having Marshalls clapping me on, but I’d be quite happy if they moved themselves to Skye and did the same along my usual course (so long as they don’t bring all the runners with them!)