How soon did you run your first 'official' 5k?
minisumo
Posts: 301 Member
Hi everyone,
I've just restarted C25k for what feels like the 100th time and I'm determined not to let anything get in the way of me completing it this time (the furthest I've ever got was Week 5). So I thought it would be a good idea to sign up for an official race to keep me motivated and on track. I've found one scheduled for 9th November but I will have only graduated the week before on 2nd November, and that's assuming I'm able to stick to the training schedule exactly.
How soon after graduating did you complete an official run/race? Is a week after graduation too soon or were you comfortable with the distance by that stage? I guess I'm just worried about committing to something and then failing very publicly!
I've never been a runner (or into any kind of sport actually) so any advice would be very welcome, even if it's just telling me to (wo)man up :happy:
I've just restarted C25k for what feels like the 100th time and I'm determined not to let anything get in the way of me completing it this time (the furthest I've ever got was Week 5). So I thought it would be a good idea to sign up for an official race to keep me motivated and on track. I've found one scheduled for 9th November but I will have only graduated the week before on 2nd November, and that's assuming I'm able to stick to the training schedule exactly.
How soon after graduating did you complete an official run/race? Is a week after graduation too soon or were you comfortable with the distance by that stage? I guess I'm just worried about committing to something and then failing very publicly!
I've never been a runner (or into any kind of sport actually) so any advice would be very welcome, even if it's just telling me to (wo)man up :happy:
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Hi, I'm doing the local parkrun this Saturday, a free weekly timed event for monitoring progress. It will be my first official 5k & today will be day 3 week 4, & starting week 5 on Thursday, so I'll not even have graduated. I may finish last, but am determined to complete the route.0
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My first is this Thursday, which will be w7 d3. I had one scheduled when I started for w9 d3
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That's fantastic, and good luck to both of you - you're much braver than I am! I guess I just can't imagine being able to run for a full 30 minutes when I'm still on the 90 second intervals at the moment (and they wear me out by the end of the 20 mins!).
You've inspired me to just get on and do it. Thank you!0 -
I'm set to finish next Tuesday (18 September) and I have a 5k for 13 October.
I'd say from what I've read here and on other boards, that most people plan it within a month or so, but it's all about what you want to do, feel up to, or have time for etc.
Personally, I think if you can finish the program with a smile on your face, you're ready for a 5k anytime afterwards 0 -
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Personally, I think if you can finish the program with a smile on your face, you're ready for a 5k anytime afterwards
well said!0 -
Im on week 4 and I have one scheduled for Dec 8 and I know already that I will be repeating week 4 as I am not ready to move on, I hope I havent bitten off more then I can chew !!!0
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I registered my first one on the saturday at the end of week 9. Just did my second one last saturday!!0
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That's fantastic, and good luck to both of you - you're much braver than I am! I guess I just can't imagine being able to run for a full 30 minutes when I'm still on the 90 second intervals at the moment (and they wear me out by the end of the 20 mins!).
You've inspired me to just get on and do it. Thank you!
Believe me, a month ago I couldn't have believed it either. I still can hardly believe it!0 -
You are like me, I got as far week 5. I am now on week 3 and signed up for one on Oct 6th. I have started over and over and over too.0
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I had just finished my 5th week and was starting my 6th the day of my 5K. Obviously I couldn't run the whole thing, but I had built up the endurance to complete the 3 miles and it felt awesome.
Glad you came back to do it again... Signing up for the 5K really does give you the incentive to get out there and stick to it.
Be aware... the 5K's are addictive. 0 -
Personally, I think if you can finish the program with a smile on your face, you're ready for a 5k anytime afterwards
I think I'll add this to my list of motivational quotes! Thank you, and good luck with your run in October :happy:0 -
I had just finished my 5th week and was starting my 6th the day of my 5K. Obviously I couldn't run the whole thing, but I had built up the endurance to complete the 3 miles and it felt awesome.
Glad you came back to do it again... Signing up for the 5K really does give you the incentive to get out there and stick to it.
Be aware... the 5K's are addictive.
Thanks Mayberry! Have already signed up to the November run. This is one addiction I'm really looking forward to having :happy:0 -
You are like me, I got as far week 5. I am now on week 3 and signed up for one on Oct 6th. I have started over and over and over too.
Oh wow, that's great! Good luck with it, let me know how you get on!0 -
I've just finished week 6 and am planning to do a ParkRun 5K on 8th October, which will be just after 'graduation'. Currently running x4 a week - 3 x C25K plus with a local running group! If you'd told me even a month ago I'd join a running group I'd've laughed at you. We are the slowest people there by far (their warm up is our run for the day lol) but one day we won't be!0
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Be aware... the 5K's are addictive.
^^^THIS is one addiction I am seriously looking forward to having! I will finish the 1st week of November and hubby and I are planning on running the TurkeyTrot on Thanksgiving morning...I'm a little scared but I figure with the timing even if I have to repeat a week or two I should still have plenty of time...:happy:0 -
I'm 52 and currently weigh 225. Never been a runner until starting C25K.
By Week 8 I was pushing to go a little further each time and was actually able to do 3.4 - 3.6 miles going into Week 9. I ran my first 'official' 5K this past Saturday within a couple days of finishing Week 9. I'm doing it in around 38/39 minutes.
To push a little more yesterday I was able to run a bit slower but go much farther to 4 miles in 58 minutes.0 -
I'll be doing W2D1 tonight.
I am signed up for a 5k on October 20th. That will be week 7, assuming I do not have to repeat a week.
The goal will keep me motivated. (I did that with all my securities exams - set my test date so I'd have no choice but to study that wretchedly boring material. Passed the Series 7 & 66 on my first try.)0 -
I finished week 4 on Thursday and did my first 5K yesterday. I'm planning on doing the next race October 20th, should be about a week after I finish the program.0
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I will be running my first 5k on october 21st..I will just be finishing the program by then. I am thinking of doing a turkey trot too..we shall see 0
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Hi, I'm doing the local parkrun this Saturday, a free weekly timed event for monitoring progress. It will be my first official 5k & today will be day 3 week 4, & starting week 5 on Thursday, so I'll not even have graduated. I may finish last, but am determined to complete the route.
Ok, completed the 5k, jogged the entire route & time of 35:13, just a tad excitable when crossed the finish line! I was amazed to be under 45 mins & the fact in July I couldn't even run 30 secs shows what we can achieve when we put ourselves to the test. Went along to check out our local running club last night (had emailed to ensure they cater for beginners), thoroughly loved it, can't wait for the next session & will be joining the club. Anyone who thinks, I'm not strong enough for a club, email to check they cater for beginners, & yes, you are able to do it, they will even walk some sections with you if you need to!
Will be running the parkrun 5k again this Saturday & hope to see if I can improve & be under 35mins this week!0 -
I'm starting on Monday and my first 5k will be in early December. I signed up as well as my fiancée who is doing the program with me. It is for a good cause and even if we finish dead last, it will be a great experience and motivator to push through!0
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I'm doing week 6-day 3 today and will be running in a 3k on Saturday. I'm planning on doing my first 5k towards the end of October. Both of these are fundraisers & I'm finding that they're good motivation to keep me going.0
