How do you guys progress through C25K?

_Clarana_

If you struggle, but push yourself and manage to get through it, do you repeat it the next day until you can complete it comfortably, or do you just keep pushing through? I'm on week 6 day 3 (22 mins running) and I can do it, but it just about kills me and I think I'm really slow...I just wondered if I should work on doing that day comfortably, or is it supposed to be a challenge? When I have occasionally tried to repeat a day, the app seems to get confused :S Just thought I'd get opinions, anyway. Thanks!

tennisgirl444

You said you can do the workout- so keep going! Don't repeat unless you can't finish the workout. Pace will come :-)

adamitri

I repeated until I could do it comfortably.

snoringcat

I struggled with some of the weeks. But if you are managing it, you are doing ok!! Don't worry about speed at the moment. Slow down your pace if necessary and concentrate on completing the run.

Have now (just) finished the final week and am managing 30+ minute runs 3 times a week.

moniquenatalie

I think each level is supposed to present some amount of difficulty. I completed it sometime back...there were days when I barely made it through and would repeat that day's challenge before moving to the next level though.

spa407

I just keep going. When (in last round) I got to a day I could not complete I did repeat that until I could finish it. If the length of the run is daunting then sssssllllllooooowwww your pace and you'll be surprised just what you can complete.

thesupremeforce

I did what the app told me to do without worrying all that much about my pace.

ChrisM8971

I have repeated several weeks but normally if I have had a gap of more than a week for whatever reason. Always leave the day between runs that they suggest though

There are times when I didn't think I could finish a run but got there and the sense of achievement is great

Personally I have had to switch to a treadmill for the longer runs (Week 5 onwards) because I really struggle with pacing and end up setting off too fast, just cant help myself

Am hoping to get back to running outside at some point though

chrisinleedsuk

Seeing as you're finishing it and not far off the end goal of a 30 minute run I'd just continue. Pace will come in time.

bloodofareptile

As long as I got through it, I went on. I only repeated if I failed one.

SKME2013

I finished C25K and am now on the 10K program. On one occassion I did not finish a run, or more precisely I made longer breaks, so I repeated the day.

What is really important in my opinion is to get enough sleep and enough protein. If I did not sleep enough it is much harder.

Stef.

meshashesha2012

i pushed through. i only repeated if i couldnt finish a workout. discomfort (but not pain) is a necessary part of getting fitter getting past physical discomfort is a mental thing

jemhh

Unless the run was exceedingly difficult, as in nearly unfinishable, I would stay on track. All runners have tough runs once in a while.