Couch to 5K Challange?

taylorpalmer23
taylorpalmer23 Posts: 10 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
In England the NHS (National Health Service) are doing a 5K running challenge, building up a persons stamina over 9 weeks, with each getting harder in till you can run 5K.

I'm thinking about taking part in this challenge but not sure if it would be beneficial to me as I run for half an hour at the gym three times a week.

What do you all think about this?

Link: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/get-running-with-couch-to-5k.aspx

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  • Maleficent0241
    Maleficent0241 Posts: 386 Member
    If it's the same C25K they use in the States, honestly I think it's going to be too easy for you if you are already running 30 minutes in the gym a few times per week. How many miles/KM are you hitting in 30 minutes? Honestly, one of Hal Higdon's 5K plans is probably a better bet for you at this point.
  • taylorpalmer23
    taylorpalmer23 Posts: 10 Member
    Hi,

    Probably between 3 and 4 K per run, I know though that I could run a tad faster, so it would not be fare off the full 5K. :)
  • GlitterrMagpie
    GlitterrMagpie Posts: 302 Member
    The aim of C25K is to get you running for 30 mins by the end so you're already there. I did it last year then just increased the time I ran for until I was hitting 5k. You could try that :smile:

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