Ready to start b210k?

[wyersmith]

Hi! I graduated c25k in June and have done 10 4-5k runs since then ( I’m not a fair weather runner!) with the aim of getting 5k time below 30 mins. Managed that for the first time yesterday. Yay!

So, do you think that’s enough 5k consolidation to start @ju-ju-‘s plan? I think I need the structure of a new challenge.

Any advice?

[Jay66UK Graduate10]

Definitely. It’s less about 5k time and more about 5k confidence in my opinion. If you are going out knowing the 5k is in the bag if you keep putting one foot in front of the other, then you are ready.

Advice? Just follow the programme and make the most of the short run. I’ve just done Week 2 so more experienced people will be along shortly.

[wyersmith Graduate10 in reply to Jay66UK]

Thanks Jay. I see your posts regularly. You’re doing incredibly well.

[HoagyM Graduate10]

Definitely, but everyone is different so only you will know for sure.

I always need a target/challenge so I pretty much went straight into ju-ju’s programme after graduating and am now happily knocking out 10k’s each week and even starting to think about working up to a HM. However, unlike you I am still not managing a 30min 5k, and probably won’t for a good while yet.

As I said, everyone’s different 😀

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10 in reply to HoagyM]

But you’re doing amazingly at knocking out great 10K runs! 🙌🏼

[wyersmith Graduate10 in reply to HoagyM]

Cheers! It’s been great seeing your progress on here. You are smashing this.

[Sweatyfaced Graduate10]

Yep, go for it!! I can only dream of that speed but I happily run 10k every weekend... 😁 just sign up and let us know how you find it!

[wyersmith Graduate10 in reply to Sweatyfaced]

Thanks! Will do.

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10]

If you think you’re ready - you’re ready! The plan is not about speed but endurance. Good luck!

[wyersmith Graduate10 in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Thanks. Yeah. I know I’ll never manage that pace for more than 5k. Different challenge altogether!

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

I’m just starting week 2 of the plan, and had just over 2 weeks consolidation after C25k. As others are saying, if you feel ready then you are! 👍❤️😎

[wyersmith Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

Thanks! Good luck with the plan!

[wyersmith Graduate10]

Thanks all. Sounds like I just need to get in there and have a go. I still remember when 5k sounded like a frickin’ long way but 10k...? I’m in awe of you folks.

I’m gonna need a bigger podcast...

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10]

You are very very ready!!! Go for it.

[wyersmith Graduate10 in reply to ChrisAllen1]

Thanks Chris. 18k! Wow! Good skills.

[ChrisAllen1 Graduate10 in reply to wyersmith]

Thanks so much

[Hidden]

That's more than enough on my book! Get on this bus!! The more the merrier...

Advice: Slow the speed of your long run down by around 30 secs per K (from your average 5K speed) and you'll nail it!

[wyersmith Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Sutsha. Was wondering how much to slow down for on the longer runs. Was just about managing 155bpm on 5k so will aim for about 140 and see how I get on. Cheers!

[sallenson Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Except when you try to get on the bus and then fall off and the bus runs you over....

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to sallenson]

👨‍✈️🚌 I am sure you’ll be back on the bus soon sallenson. I hope all is well with you.

[wyersmith Graduate10 in reply to sallenson]

Actually I thought I might get on the bus for the middle bit and jump off just before the finish setting an amazing pb.

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

I would say thats plenty but you decide when is best for you as we are all different