Couch to 5K Running Program (C25K)

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Week 5 to week 6

katrinas626
katrinas626 Posts: 46
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
Can someone explain why we go from a solid 20 minutes back to intervals? I feel so accomplished for running 20 I want to try again!

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  • mayberry310
    mayberry310 Posts: 146 Member
    Helps build your speed is what I've gathered from it. I wanted to just keep going considering I've accomplished the 20 minute run, but I then remembered it was a slow speed during those 20 minutes. Dont' worry, the intervals are going to go away soon enough. Enjoy them while you can!
  • LeonnieH
    LeonnieH Posts: 209 Member
    I think it's to give your body time to recover and strengthen from that run before you try it again otherwise you may risk injury.
  • jenniejoy07
    jenniejoy07 Posts: 78 Member
    There are only 2 more interval runs after that first 20 minutes. So don't worry, the long running times will come soon enough!
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