Couch to 5K Running Program (C25K)

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  • michelle0989
    michelle0989 Posts: 121 Member
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    Thank you for asking this; I was wondering the same thing! I also did 1.7 miles on my 20 minute run and felt a little discouraged when I realized they expected 2 miles. All these responses have me reassured that speed will increase over time. Thanks everyone :)
  • vet272
    vet272 Posts: 183
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    I'm doing the whole program again once I'm done. Slow jog on walking parts and faster for the jogging parts. Can't harm right?
  • Lyerin
    Lyerin Posts: 818 Member
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    I'm noticing that I'm already faster now than I was in week 1 (I just started week 5). During my first 3 and 5 minute runs, I could barely make it around the track once (.25 mile). Now, I can go around at least 1.5 times in 5 minutes and even a little more. I figure the speed will get better with time, and I'm going to concentrate on finishing the whole 5K and not worry about time.
  • kar328
    kar328 Posts: 4,157 Member
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    If the week goes as planned, I'll be doing that lovely run on Thursday. If I break a mile, I'd be thrilled. I think I walk faster than I "run."

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