Welcome to week 6 of 10 is the magic number. How are you all doing? It’s been a difficult time of year to focus on a running programme so huge well done if you are still with us!! If you would like to join us please do add your name on. This will be a rolling plan so you are free to join at any time.
This week I want to mention water and fuel. There is so much written about this out there so I’m going to share what I have personally learnt on my own journey.
Eating and drinking well the day before a long run/ race makes a huge difference.
Sips of water regularly on a long run keep you well hydrated.
I don’t take water of fuel unless I’m planning on being out for more than 8 miles ( 1.5 hours). We are all different though, find what works for you.
Gels do not agree with me but a caffeine one when I was wiped out at 16 miles got me through. See what works.
On a long run I like to have a snack every 3 miles when I’m marathon training. This also fits with where the fuel stations are on most events. I mainly eat sweets, energy bars, dried fruit and flap jack.
The vid says week 5, don’t panic this is week 6....
I’m confused. If week 4 was a reset/catch-up/rest week then shouldn’t week 5 have been week 4 from the original plan (4/5/8) and then this week should be week 5 from the plan (another 4/5/8)?
I guess it doesn’t really matter. This week I will be running week 5 from the plan.
Hi there, yes last week was week 5 and it was 4,5 and 8 so this week it’s 4,5 and 9... apologies if I’ve confused things. Well done on your progress so far. Next week will be the same as this week with the final week 8 taking us to 10k..... I hope that makes sense?
Finished week 5 today. What a week. 8k on Sunday in snow. Fabulous spring morning for the 4K at 6:00am on Wednesday. The gym after work today for the 5k.
Looking forward to starting week 6 on Sunday. I’m sure not that long ago I would have been terrified at the prospect of running for 9k. The plan is definitely working for me.
Just finished week 5 with a 5k parkrun (although cheated slightly as my short run this week was only 3.4k). 9k route plotted ready for this week, just need to get my head around 1. that I can actually do it! and 2. figuring out when I am going to do my runs this week with a busy diary.
Ready for week 6 now. Did my 8k. I listened to an audiobook rather than music for the first time and I ran really fast. Honestly didn’t mean to and it felt ok. I’m so surprised.
Both. I had an idea about a route out to get to 4K then doubled back a little then a different route to get home. I found the 7k really really hard, so I still can’t fathom why this was easier.
It was 15th April that I started. I remember being really hung up after graduating on speed and distance etc then I just let go of all that and I’ve enjoyed pootling along at the 5/6k mark since feel like I’m really for the next challenge though now! Well done on your upcoming runniversary! ☺️
Hi Ju ju, please can I sign up for your 10 is the magic number as I have a virtual 10k to do on 4th May and I know your plan will get me there.
This will be the third time I have done it, I love the structure of the runs, and because I don't want to run long distances all the time, feel its a great way to build my stamina...
Plan to start Thursday! The schedule is pinned on the fridge ready😊xxx
Just did my 5 k run for this week In the pouring rain: never ran in such wet weather before - it was definitely refreshing . I didn’t feel like doing 9k in this weather . Hopefully it will be dryer on Sunday or Monday to embark on my 9k run . How is everyone else doing ?
Good luck bluebird runner . Did you start yesterday ? 😀👍🏼
Ha, I just mean a baseball cap which has a peak 😊..it really keeps the rain off your face, and wind out of your eyes... they have an adjustable bit at the back too that you can tighten if its blowy...😊xx
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week3run1 ✅. 3 x 17 mins with 1 min walks. 
How did your parkrun or (not)parkrun go?
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