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Last week of C25K, first 5k run and it took .......37.17 minutes

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CooCooCachoo · 26/03/2015 22:33

.....and I'm really disappointed . Its taken me 11 weeks to get here as I repeated some weeks.

I used to be really fit but after 2nd baby have been struggling to get motivated and fit again. I'm really pleased I kept going to finish the course but feel a bit demoralised, it really hurt and I thought I would have been a bit faster - was hoping for nearer 30 minutes.

I've entered a 10K at the end of June and have a goal of completing it within an hour. Based on tonight's performance, is this too ambitious?

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meglet · 26/03/2015 22:36

that's good for a first 5k .

you've got weeks to keep at it and running with a crowd will spur you on during the 10k.

MajesticWhine · 26/03/2015 22:39

Don't be disappointed, be pleased with yourself for completing the program. I think it's a very good time. I can't remember, but I'm pretty sure my first one was over 40. I'm sure your time will improve, but yes, I do think your goal is a bit ambitious. Why isn't it enough to aim to run the 10k?

meandjulio · 26/03/2015 22:39

You're an absolute superstar! My first 5K, many weeks after the end of c25K, was 47 minutes and I was quite pleased...

I'm not really focusing on speed (obviously) - for me it's been about getting over the 'I hate running' mental hurdle and doing what I can to make it enjoyable, and part of that is just going the speed that works and that doesn't hurt horribly, so that I want to keep going. Different for everyone but isn't it time to give yourself a massive pat on the back for running for over half an hour??

Have you tried any of the c25K plus podcasts? I haven't yet - might give them a go. But for me, it's just about the overall experience.

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CooCooCachoo · 26/03/2015 22:58

Thanks. I think I was just a bit taken aback because it really really hurt! Also DH runs and only started up again at the same time as me. He runs with a club that do occasional time trials and his first 5K time trial was 23 minutes!

I think I need to park any plans I had of us going for runs together like we used to any time soon.

majestic The 10k in an hour just sounded like a nice round number to aim for but I clearly need to manage my expectations!

Well done meglet, I used to hate running too and had just started to get back into a rhythm, it is hard isn't it. I'm just going to suck this up and start the bridge to 10K podcasts after this week of 5k's.....onwards and upwards....sigh!

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EdithDickie · 27/03/2015 01:33

That sounds brilliant CooCoo! Don't be disappointed - you ran 5k! Just aim to get round your 10k in one piece for now, speed can and will come later.

twobambinos · 27/03/2015 12:55

37 is brilliant don't be beating yourself up. Your body has been thru alot please don't compare yourself to your dh.
I set myself goals all the time for races and when I don't make them I'm usually miserable instead of feeling a sense of achievement. Going from zero to 10km in 5 months will be a huge achievement in itself be proud of yourself. Maybe a physio can give u some exercises to strengthen the achey bits (had spd after 2nd baby and physio was very useful ull b surprised how quickly u will strengthen up with specific move)

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CooCooCachoo · 27/03/2015 17:10

Thanks for the support and tips, will definitely look into physio for the persistently achy bits. There is a funny feeling in one hip in particular that could probably use a bit of attention.

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meandjulio · 27/03/2015 19:19

My hip was very tricky when I started running until I spent some money on some decent shoes. I also tend to run on soft ground if I feel stiff. But I would get it checked out, you might be able to nip something in the bud.

hipsdontlieunfortunately · 27/03/2015 19:24

Well done you! I started running in August and first 5k was 35 mins so not far off where you are. Week on week I got faster and within 6 weeks was down to 27m55s. Did my first 10k in October in 58m 25s and now running the London Marathon at end of April. If you put your mind to it you will do it!

Boomf · 27/03/2015 19:31

Sounds good to me!

I recently did C25k and was chuffed to complete the programme in 4 weeks. Did my first Parkrun a fortnight ago and ran it in 36.29. I was gutted like you because I felt like it was killing me ( I did my whole c25k on a treadmill ) ... I did the Parkrun again last weekend and improved on my time by a massive 9 seconds!

I couldn't do 10k. It just wouldn't happen. And I also know that I cannot do 5k in less than about 34 minutes, no matter how much I try. I think I accept my limitations and I feel chuffed to bits that I'm actually out there and doing it.

Keep up posted on the 10k and I think you're doing brilliantly ( ps my DH runs 5k in 25 minutes which I found a bit demoralising at first! )

hipsdontlieunfortunately · 27/03/2015 19:34

Oh and don't measure yourself against your dh, my dp runs 5k in sub 19minutes but that doesn't mean my achievements aren't impressive. You are back out there after the baby - that is what counts!!

loveableshoulder · 30/03/2015 06:54

I'd echo the others: it's a fantastic achievement. You can only get better, if you put the effort in. And if you stop now cos you're feeling flat about it all, you'll never complete that 10k :)

I'd say you have a getter chance than you think of sub 1hr, though you'll have to do some interval training (think run/jog where you have been doing jog/walk).

Good luck :)

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