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I've finished! W8D3 complete and ran 5.5k on my final 35 minute run. I genuinely couldn't run for a minute at the beginning of this programme, DO NOT GIVE UP! Now... what next?7
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I've finished! W8D3 complete and ran 5.5k on my final 35 minute run. I genuinely couldn't run for a minute at the beginning of this programme, DO NOT GIVE UP! Now... what next?
Sign up for a 5k?
Move on to a 5 to 10k plan?
Keep running 3 to 4 times a week until you decide what's next.
Congrats on finishing!2 -
I've finished! W8D3 complete and ran 5.5k on my final 35 minute run. I genuinely couldn't run for a minute at the beginning of this programme, DO NOT GIVE UP! Now... what next?
Start the 5K to 10K plan? We can always use more people to post in the Bridge to 10K forum! LOL
Just keep running so that you don't have to start over again in a year. It is amazing to think how difficult it was when we all started, isn't it? Congrats on graduating!4 -
That's amazing!! Congratulations!!I've finished! W8D3 complete and ran 5.5k on my final 35 minute run. I genuinely couldn't run for a minute at the beginning of this programme, DO NOT GIVE UP! Now... what next?
I'm almost halfway done; workout 15 of 28 done. Plus, it was a 2.5 mile run, and we ran 2.75 before stopping! Our pace was just under 13 min/mi. Tomorrow, we have interval runs; 13-1 minute fast runs with 1 minute slow periods between. Those are killer! Definitely helping our pace though. I fully believe that we aren't going to have any problems completing the 5K next month, and even contemplating signing is up for a second one that I just found out is the week before. My mini says he's up for it. I think it would be awesome to see how much our pace could change in a week. Plus, we run 3-4 times a week anyways, and by then 5K should be the norm anyways.
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woodwardtm wrote: »I've finished! W8D3 complete and ran 5.5k on my final 35 minute run. I genuinely couldn't run for a minute at the beginning of this programme, DO NOT GIVE UP! Now... what next?
Start the 5K to 10K plan? We can always use more people to post in the Bridge to 10K forum! LOL
Just keep running so that you don't have to start over again in a year. It is amazing to think how difficult it was when we all started, isn't it? Congrats on graduating!
Yep there's no way I'm giving up or stopping. I will definitely miss the structure though so think ill have to go with another app. I think I'll go with the 10k option rather than the faster 5k. What app would you recommend for the 10k? Is the fitness22 one any good? I notice it starts at "Couch", but I'd obviously be joining at the 5k stage.
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Hmm on second thoughts, I think I'll try and better my time by using the 5k pacer app first and go from there! Then hopefully when I go to a 10k I'll be ready to run a little quicker!1
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woodwardtm wrote: »I've finished! W8D3 complete and ran 5.5k on my final 35 minute run. I genuinely couldn't run for a minute at the beginning of this programme, DO NOT GIVE UP! Now... what next?
Start the 5K to 10K plan? We can always use more people to post in the Bridge to 10K forum! LOL
Just keep running so that you don't have to start over again in a year. It is amazing to think how difficult it was when we all started, isn't it? Congrats on graduating!
Yep there's no way I'm giving up or stopping. I will definitely miss the structure though so think ill have to go with another app. I think I'll go with the 10k option rather than the faster 5k. What app would you recommend for the 10k? Is the fitness22 one any good? I notice it starts at "Couch", but I'd obviously be joining at the 5k stage.
I used the original Couch to 5K for my first set, then transitioned to the app from the same company. It is by Active and is a 5K to 10K app. I really like it. I think the diversity in the runs helps keep things interesting. Each week you have a shorter, easier run, then a speed work type run, then a long run. I think it was only $1.99 and you can connect with other runners who use the app. I used it because I had friends that were planning to do it.0 -
Hmm on second thoughts, I think I'll try and better my time by using the 5k pacer app first and go from there! Then hopefully when I go to a 10k I'll be ready to run a little quicker!
The 10K app will increase your 5K speed as well due to the speed work runs and the diversity in the plan.1 -
woodwardtm wrote: »I've finished! W8D3 complete and ran 5.5k on my final 35 minute run. I genuinely couldn't run for a minute at the beginning of this programme, DO NOT GIVE UP! Now... what next?
Start the 5K to 10K plan? We can always use more people to post in the Bridge to 10K forum! LOL
Just keep running so that you don't have to start over again in a year. It is amazing to think how difficult it was when we all started, isn't it? Congrats on graduating!
Yep there's no way I'm giving up or stopping. I will definitely miss the structure though so think ill have to go with another app. I think I'll go with the 10k option rather than the faster 5k. What app would you recommend for the 10k? Is the fitness22 one any good? I notice it starts at "Couch", but I'd obviously be joining at the 5k stage.
I personally really like Fitness22's app.0 -
woodwardtm wrote: »I've finished! W8D3 complete and ran 5.5k on my final 35 minute run. I genuinely couldn't run for a minute at the beginning of this programme, DO NOT GIVE UP! Now... what next?
Start the 5K to 10K plan? We can always use more people to post in the Bridge to 10K forum! LOL
Just keep running so that you don't have to start over again in a year. It is amazing to think how difficult it was when we all started, isn't it? Congrats on graduating!
Yep there's no way I'm giving up or stopping. I will definitely miss the structure though so think ill have to go with another app. I think I'll go with the 10k option rather than the faster 5k. What app would you recommend for the 10k? Is the fitness22 one any good? I notice it starts at "Couch", but I'd obviously be joining at the 5k stage.
Congrats on completing the program! I agree with @woodwardtm in that moving to running the 10K program will help your speed for the 5K... I took off 2:30 min off my 5K time in a month after finishing the program for my 1st race and another 1:30 min off my time about a month later for my 2nd race.
For the C25K I used the Zen Labs app, but moved to the Rundouble app for the 10K because it uses GPS and you can choose to either run for time or for distance. For the C25K, that was one of the things that I didn't like... not knowing if after I completed if I could actually run a full 5K. I stuck with the program and it ended up not being a problem, but I did the distance version of the 10K program instead. Good luck!2 -
Hello, I'm using the NHS podcast couch25k program and track my runs with Endomondo. They also offer a 5k+ program and and strength routine in podcast format. You can download the audio tracks and use as you want.
Also, week 2 completed today
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Fitness22 10K program also has distance on there.
I personally really like the userbility, look of the app, and the running progressions.
Btw guys!!! I ran two 13min miles out of 3! My third was 16mins, but oh well.
I'm on Week 11 Day 1. Which is 3 sets of 15 min runs.6 -
I see there's an app by that name for iOS, does anyone know a good app for faster pacing available for Android?Hmm on second thoughts, I think I'll try and better my time by using the 5k pacer app first and go from there! Then hopefully when I go to a 10k I'll be ready to run a little quicker!
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Workout 16 of 28, 2.5 mile run, done. 5 minute warm up (around 1/4 mile), then 33 minute run. Straight. Feelin pretty great about it. 12:51 mi/min, including the 5 min warm up walk.3
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Non training day today. Went to do 1 mile for speed. 7:58. I run faster at 41 years old than I did at 16 years old.
Stick with it guys. See you in the BT10k group soon.4 -
Ran 5k this morning without any music. First time since I started this journey. I surprised myself! 2 of the miles were in the 11.5 minute range and the third was 12 minutes straight up! I'm improving!7
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Great job, Wanda! You are doing great! Have you signed up for any races or do you have any future goals now that you have graduated the C25K program?
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I see there's an app by that name for iOS, does anyone know a good app for faster pacing available for Android?Hmm on second thoughts, I think I'll try and better my time by using the 5k pacer app first and go from there! Then hopefully when I go to a 10k I'll be ready to run a little quicker!
Eric, are you looking for an app that will have runs to improve pace, or a Pace Control app? I have Android and use the "Pace Control" app by Piotr Bieniek... it can give you audible feedback of your pace every 1/8th of a mile and you can also tell it how far your run will be and what your goal time is and it will let you know if you're on pace, ahead of pace, or behind pace. I've used it for about 4 months and have been happy with it.2 -
woodwardtm wrote: »Great job, Wanda! You are doing great! Have you signed up for any races or do you have any future goals now that you have graduated the C25K program?
I wanted to sign up for a couple of the local races, but they don't take Discover for the online registration. I've messaged both race contact emails, but haven't heard anything back from them.
I especially wanted to do the May 13th one.
Future goals: Well, I'm hooked. I admit it. I downloaded the Couch210K app and will start at week 9 next Monday. I want to see what my body is capable of. I've also joined the Bridge to 10K group here, so I'll probably be posting soon.5 -
I did week 4 day 2 today, even though I didn't want to. My 5 year old was off of school, so I asked him to encourage me-he did a hula, lol. How could I resist?4
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I last ran last Thursday. W3D1. I think I should've done W2 over again because I think I have a stress fracture in my shin.
I'm sooo upset. I was really loving the training and making a noticeable difference since the beginning. I think I'm going to go to the dr. tomorrow.
If anyone can tell me anything to make me less sad, I'd really appreciate it.0 -
I last ran last Thursday. W3D1. I think I should've done W2 over again because I think I have a stress fracture in my shin. I'm sooo upset. I was really loving the training and making a noticeable difference since the beginning. I think I'm going to go to the dr. tomorrow.
If anyone can tell me anything to make me less sad, I'd really appreciate it.
You have the whole rest of your life to run. A few weeks to heal won't matter. 1 -
It has been storming so bad with so much flooding here lately that we haven't gotten out to run for a week! That is NOT good for our training for that 5K we have in 27 days! And yes, dodging lightning WOULD increase our pace, but I didn't think a 5year old on a metal bike would have as much luck. Lol
Now all the water needs to go back down so we can get back to it!0 -
It has been storming so bad with so much flooding here lately that we haven't gotten out to run for a week! That is NOT good for our training for that 5K we have in 27 days! And yes, dodging lightning WOULD increase our pace, but I didn't think a 5year old on a metal bike would have as much luck. Lol
Now all the water needs to go back down so we can get back to it!
Checked your profile to see if you are near me, since we've had flooding too. We're practically neighbors.
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It has been storming so bad with so much flooding here lately that we haven't gotten out to run for a week! That is NOT good for our training for that 5K we have in 27 days! And yes, dodging lightning WOULD increase our pace, but I didn't think a 5year old on a metal bike would have as much luck. Lol
Now all the water needs to go back down so we can get back to it!
Checked your profile to see if you are near me, since we've had flooding too. We're practically neighbors.
Awesome! Where are you at?0 -
Finished W4, D1 today!
I don't know why, but I really had myself psyched out about week 4. Happily, it was all mental though, because I had a great run and didn't have hardly any trouble. I did notice that my route is super-hilly though lol4 -
It has been storming so bad with so much flooding here lately that we haven't gotten out to run for a week! That is NOT good for our training for that 5K we have in 27 days! And yes, dodging lightning WOULD increase our pace, but I didn't think a 5year old on a metal bike would have as much luck. Lol
Now all the water needs to go back down so we can get back to it!
Checked your profile to see if you are near me, since we've had flooding too. We're practically neighbors.
Awesome! Where are you at?
Rogers, Arkansas work in Bentonville. We ride our motorcycles out your way when we get a chance.1 -
It has been storming so bad with so much flooding here lately that we haven't gotten out to run for a week! That is NOT good for our training for that 5K we have in 27 days! And yes, dodging lightning WOULD increase our pace, but I didn't think a 5year old on a metal bike would have as much luck. Lol
Now all the water needs to go back down so we can get back to it!
Checked your profile to see if you are near me, since we've had flooding too. We're practically neighbors.
Awesome! Where are you at?
Rogers, Arkansas work in Bentonville. We ride our motorcycles out your way when we get a chance.
Wow! We ARE close! How cool is that!? Lol0
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