I'm scared to bridge

[wessywok]

I've been plateaued at 5km for months, but I'm going to commit to starting the bridge today.

[mrrun Graduate10]

Don't over think it, just do it. It's way easier than all that work that you put into your 5K

Once you've bagged your 5K, once you've practised and consolidated your runs, simply increase the distance of your third weekly run be 10% of your total weekly distance and before your are done counting, you will have run 10K.

The key is to get your music right. Nothing worse than getting to you mid-run and then figuring out that you never liked Deep Purple. Imagine that?

Pace yourself right. Go slow, as in slo-mo slow, don't think speed at that stage. Hydrate well the day before, and every day before then, rest your legs before the run and there's no reason why you wouldn't be able to do it.

Good luck & let us know!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Hi wessywok, good luck with your B210k plan.

I don't think you have plateaued at 5k at all. Its a very respectable distance to run and one most people are happy to stick with. Having months of 5k runs in your legs is perfect for moving forward with and you will find you have the stamina, but may need to slow down a little to run further...

Do you have a training plan in mind?

A few of us have just started doing the plan listed in the pinned posts below that Ju-ju RFC and Poppy put together earlier this year.

Week 1 for example

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

Good luck😊...

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Aw, don't be scared, it's a great place to be 🙂

There's no time pressure. I ran 5/6K for a year after graduation with no thoughts of going further. Until I saw a 10K race with nice bling 🙂 (I'm such a bling slut)

The others have given you great ideas. Many of us have increased by running three runs a week, 1X5K, 1X shorter intervals/hills/speed of say 3K and 1X longer run which is increased each week. The golden rule is not to increase your TOTAL weekly mileage by more than 10%, do less if you need to, maintain or reduce your weekly mileage very 3/4 weeks and try to cross train on your rest days.

Apart from that, it's a fab ride and always remember, this is fun!

Good luck and enjoy 🙂

[wessywok]

Thanks all!!

[Razouski]

I spent a while consolidating 5k before working towards 10k . The suggestions above are good, although I needed a Laura substitute and used the Sam Murphy podcasts (they are actually MP3s, but work in the same way). The music was much better than C25K as she uses real music.

Whatever programme you decide to adopt, good luck, and happy running. 😀

[wessywok in reply to Razouski]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10]

Come on in, the water’s fine! 🏃‍♀️🏃

[misswobble Graduate10]

Aw come on, it's fun, you don't know what you're missing 🙂

You build up a little bit at a time, at your own pace cos this is not about speed. You could do some cross training as well, e.g. Walking, swimming, cycling, dance, gym, home exercise, dance etc to help keep you limbered up for run days

I loved getting from 5 to 10k. It was the best bit of the whole running thing for me. I did stumble at 7k and got stuck but pushed through

Go for it 😃💪🏃‍♀️✔️👍

[wessywok in reply to misswobble]

Thanks! I'm new to sport in general and the mental stuff is so new to me! This is a helpful reminder that it's hard for many! Thank you!

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Hi wessywok (great name!), welcome to you 😀 folk here are very encouraging, friendly and always have helpful advice. Keep posting your progress - best of luck

[wessywok in reply to skysue16]

Thanks! Today I did day 1 of B210k app. I feel very supported! (My name was Jessica Joaquin and because the Joaquin is pronounced "wokeen" friends often called me "Wessy")

[skysue16 Graduate10 in reply to wessywok]

Ahh, well Jessica or Wessy.....we are all friends here😊

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Lots of ideas.... choose a plan, any plan and give it a go.. we are all here

[misswobble Graduate10]

Jessywessy 😃

Ignore me. I'm daft 😎

[wessywok]

Week 1 day 2 was outside (day 1 was treadmill) and I'M DOING IT!! I'm using the app and I really lile the pace updates. But the calorie burning feels inaccurate.

But this morning I had millet porridge, which kept me strong my 7 km!!