Couch to 5K Running Program (C25K)

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Running my first race after c25k?

shanellef05
shanellef05 Posts: 17 Member
edited January 26 in Social Groups
I'm curious. When should I run my first race after completing c25k? I'm currently on W3D3 which I'll do tomorrow.. I'm ready to run a 5k but I want to wait until I can run for 20-30 minutes.. How soon after completing c25k should I run a race? Right away or should I wait?

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  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    I'd give yourself a week or two after the program, in case you have to repeat a week. People have done very well running their first 5k during week 7, however.

    For a lot of people, the scheduled race helps keep them on track as they surmount the mental barriers of running.
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