I'm on week 4 of c25k and can run 5k without stopping

singingflutelady
singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
edited January 23 in Fitness and Exercise
I workout a lot. I do step aerobics, kick boxing, kettle bells, cardio intervals and strength training classes at the Y every week. I started running in their Learn to Run program (basically c25k) 4 weeks ago but am ahead. I was able to run 1k without stopping 2 weeks ago and basically made that my interval training. On tuesday I just ran to see how far I can go without stopping and I made 2.3 K. Today I did the same thing and was able to do 4.5 K this morning. It was so beautiful out I went tonight to do interval training but instead was able to run 5 k without stopping (huge victory). I am not totally consistent in finding my stride yet but when I do it's awesome.

Now that I can run 5k without stopping should I try to run farther or run faster? I did 5k in 30 minutes which is ok for a beginner I suppose. Should I try to work my way up to 10k?

My first 5k race is June 2nd so things are looking good for me to be able to complete it successfully :)

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  • Mustang_Susie
    Mustang_Susie Posts: 7,045 Member
    I think that's great!
    Depending on your goals, you could do either faster or farther. :smile:
  • ValerieMomof2
    ValerieMomof2 Posts: 530 Member
    Awesome! Yep, a lot depends on your goals. What do you WANT to do?
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    I want to run a 10k in october so distance but at the same time I don't want to come last in my 5k in june LOL
  • ValerieMomof2
    ValerieMomof2 Posts: 530 Member
    Running a 10 min mile is not going to be last--trust me! You'll do fine. You will find that as you run longer/farther, your 5K time will come down so you will really get the best of both worlds if you add distance! Good luck!
  • SassyCalyGirl
    SassyCalyGirl Posts: 1,932 Member
    that's awesome-keep up the good work
  • SassyCalyGirl
    SassyCalyGirl Posts: 1,932 Member
    I want to run a 10k in october so distance but at the same time I don't want to come last in my 5k in june LOL

    honestly, for your first race you should not be worried about your time or finishing last-just finish-run YOUR race. Then you have something to improve upon and make realistic goals for yourself.
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    Oh, I'm not worried about my time and it will be a huge victory to finish as I was previously a non runner. Even in school I was the kid who could only run maybe half a lap on the outside track in gym class. I just don't want to finish last LOL
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