Can run 10 mins at 4mph. What next? (C25K question)

Tubbs216

I posted this to the C25K group, but haven't had any responses, so I'm re-posting here hoping for some input.

I want to start running, and this morning on the treadmill I challenged myself a bit more than I have for a while. Turns out I was able to run fairly comfortably for 10 minutes at 4mph, walked for 5 minutes, then ran another 10 mins.

I was planning on starting C25K next week, but I'm wondering if I would do better to keep doing what I'm doing, but increasing the run time a bit each run? Alternatively, if I do do C25K, should I start at week 4/5?

Thanks for any pointers.

(Edited to add that yes, I'm aware that 4mph is walking pace for a lot of people )

jmaidan

20 mins at 4mph

Endurance should be your first goal over speed. Don't get hung up over speed, it will come naturally with time. You could try doing 3 x 5 minute runs with a 2 minute rest in between, I bet you could manage that and then you're not far at all from running 15 minutes straight

I think most people find that once they can run for around 15 mins, extending the distance/time gets quite a bit easier.

You're doing great, keep it up!

Tubbs216

jmaidan wrote: »

20 mins at 4mph

Endurance should be your first goal over speed. Don't get hung up over speed, it will come naturally with time. You could try doing 3 x 5 minute runs with a 2 minute rest in between, I bet you could manage that and then you're not far at all from running 15 minutes straight

I think most people find that once they can run for around 15 mins, extending the distance/time gets quite a bit easier.

You're doing great, keep it up!

Yes! Just not in one go!
Thanks for the encouragement. I will do as you suggest.

ironhajee

hey congratulations on your achievement in running I think it's very important to have a nice mix of endurance and speed during a week so why don't you try babysitting a week plan where one or two days you leave for endurance one or two days you leave for recovery one or two days you can do speed or lifting weights like a strength training exercise. as you gets more and more fit you can start focusing a lot more on speed and endurance all at the same time best of luck

ironhajee

sorry not babysitting I meant setting up a week plan