Sleep, run, repeat!

[AcousticSi]

Loving the early morning runs but struggling to stick to the bridge to 10k programme. I have downloaded an app which is guiding me to do 3x15min runs with 1 minute walk in between.(Week 2) Haven't fully mastered so repeat the week before moving on to week 3. Is anyone else following the programme but repeating the weeks before moving on.

Completed my first Park Run 5K in 32 minutes at the week-end so pleased to have mastered the couch to 5K but taking longer to build up 10k stamina.

Would welcome advice from anyonefollowing a bridge to 10k programme with similar issues.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Hello AcousticS, I can’t see from your posts how long ago it was that you graduated c25k. Did you have 3 weeks of consolidation and then get to the stage of being happy running 5k?

Just take your time with the magic plan and take extra rest days if needed. Also you could try increasing the long run by 500m instead of 1k. You definitely need snails in that long one.

Good luck.

[AcousticSi in reply to Dexy5]

Hi Dexy5 I graduated 5K before Christmas and have consolidated running for 30 minutes on a weekly basis but wanted more of a challenge in January. It is slow and steady but definitely makig progress as I am covering 7.7 km now in 52 minutes.

I will follow Bluebirdrunner's advice and mix the runs up a bit!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Hi AcousticSi, as Dexy has said it's a good idea to consolidate your 30 minutes of running and get comfortable with running a 5k ( not necessarily in 30 mins) before increasing your running time/distance. Doing this will strengthen your running legs and increase your stamina. Lots of us have followed this plan devised by Ju Ju to get to 10k, it's easy to follow and doesn't have you running three long runs a week ( 45 mins or more) which I found very tiring, and can be done without walk breaks...

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

It has three different length runs a week, one of which is a 5k ( or 30 mins) and a short run and a longer run which safely increases your running time without risking injury.

Have you read the guide on the c25k forum of what to do once you finish the plan and can run for 30 minutes...here is a link to that too which you may like to look at...

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Good luck and enjoy your running! 😊

[AcousticSi in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you Bluebird runner for the tips on trying Ju Ju's programme. I will definitely give it a go as may be trying to hard at the moment.