Starting JuJu's 10k plan 🏃‍♂️

Hello lovely runners!

So - tomorrow morning, early, marks the official start of my quest to reach the illusive 10k mark. I'm delighted that my friend Sadie-runs is going to do the plan at the same time, it'll be just like old C25K days again

I'm doing the first 2.5k run before work tomorrow. As the last run I did was 6.5k, I'm going to be very careful not to get too giddy, set off like a rocket, and tire myself out after 100m. I am, however, going to use the C25k+ speed podcast, as I think it's probably about the right length for the run, and I really appreciate having the structure.

I shall report back of course, not that you probably need to hear another tale of "Ooh I just ran 2.5k, aren't I fantastic??!" but more because it's good to be accountable with these things, and I value your support, advice and encouragement. I've come from a place of never having run before C25k, this time last year I could not have run for 30 seconds probably, and being on the C25k forum has been amazing, hence why I'm here on bridge.

Take care everyone, happy running, and Sadie? I'm coming for you!!!!!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Good luck with Ju ju's 10 is the Magic number plan Neil. You and Sadie will do it I'm sure.

I pinned the run chart up on the fridge so I could tick off the runs as I did them..😊x

[Hidden in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you Well the first (short) run has gone fine, so in the words of Mr Jeremy Clarkson: how hard can it be?!

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10]

Look forward to hearing all about it. I start in June with Hidden !! But first to continue my consolidation runs. Good luck!!

[Hidden in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Thanks! Well... it's very nearly June, can't wait to hear about your progress too

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

👏👏👏 I shall be out there myself, Neil, doing the 2nd run of the week. A very slow 5k or if I’m in the mood, the 5.5k. No doubt you will catch me up! Happy running!

[Hidden in reply to Sadie-runs]

Very good Sadie How did yours go? Did you accidentally keep going to 10k?

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

😂

[Sadie-runs Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Ho ho ho, as if! x

[Sarakc Graduate10]

Good luck! I really enjoyed Ju ju’s plan! It’s great having a bit of structure! I pinned my chart to my notice board and coloured in the wee boxes as I completed runs!! Was like being back at school! 😀👍🏃‍♂️

[Hidden in reply to Sarakc]

Thanks Sarah, I think personally, I need all the support I can get. Sadie's already sent me a copy of her version of the chart. I haven't *actually* printed it yet, but I shall do so when i get home

[Tbae]

Your passion shines through Neil.

Enjoy it with Sadie and Atb to you both.💫🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💫

[Hidden in reply to Tbae]

Thank you Tbae Passion's a good word actually. Sounds so much better than stubborn or bloody-minded!!

[Tbae in reply to Hidden]

😂😂😂. You and your fire extinguishers.Lol.

Got to laugh Neil.👍😂😂

Was just joking with someone at the gym this morning on age and fitness, you know the stuff,talking anout burpees,plyometric, etc and bad knees, I said I don’t care anymore what drops off as long as it makes me lighter.🤔👍

Enjoy 10 the magic number.🌟👏👏

[pinkaardvark Graduate10]

Good luck. I think I did the same as you plan, ie did the speed podcast for the first few weeks short runs. I did the shorter version of ju-jus plan ie the 6 wk one, but did it in 5(many do as it's hard to run 9k and not just run the extra bit)

[Hidden in reply to pinkaardvark]

Thank you pinkaardvark ! I didn't even know there was a shorter version. I'm thinking of ditching the speed podcast in favour of some fixed-tempo generic running musak next time!

[pinkaardvark Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Yeah, it used to be 6 weeks but I think a few repeat weeks were added as infill as a lot of people like to tackle it that way, just progress at the speed you feel comfortable at and you will get there fine, it's a good plan. I think I only did the speed podcast a few times. As a tall runner 6'3" with a long stride i'm actually going quite quick at 150bpm so trying to get me running at 170bpm or whatever that gets upto meant I was trying to run at 20min 5k speed which wasn't fun lol. So they are definitely not for everyone.

[DebJogsOn]

Good luck Neil - you'll smash it! And be doing 10k in no time 😊

[Hidden]

Looking forward to hearing all about it Neil as I lurk back here, consolidating. Feeling good though