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Hi everybody, this is my first post in here though I’ve been lurking for a few weeks now. I graduated C25k in March and after a fe weeks of consolidation, extending a few runs and running/walking 50 miles for Miles for Mind last month, I decided to give Ju-Ju’s magic plan a go

When I graduated C25k I was running a little over 2k in 30 minutes (FYI I’m 52, I was almost 14 stone when I started n was pretty unfit) so I’m following the plan with the aim of reaching 5k, hopefully by the end of it but if not that’s fine, I’ll get there when I get there. After my few weeks of consolidation n extending by 5 minutes every 2 weeks I decided perhaps Ju-Ju’s plan would give me a bit more structure so here I am having just completed Week 1

Not sure what happened on R1 but my legs decided to run at a faster pace than ever before so I was definitely glad it was only 15 minutes! 🥵😂 Run 2 was a bit more like my usual slow n steady, as was today, and when I compared with the last time I ran 35 minutes about a month ago I was definitely a bit faster n went a teeny bit further so I’m happy with that

But oh my, I do not like planks! But I’m doing them all the same n have managed to go from 30 to 40 seconds. Haven’t looked at the variations yet, I’m a bit scared to 😂😂 Not looking forward to next week’s squats at all either 😩

So my question is this. Should I be doing each run at the same pace, or should I be doing some slow n steady n others a bit faster? N if I’m doing some faster than others, which run should I do what on?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated! 😊

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Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate10

Do whatever you need to do to complete them. Some people do the short runs faster paced. I didn’t bother. But do the longer runs slower for sure. Your natural pace will naturally start to increase as you run further anyway 👍🏽

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply toTasha99

Thanks, that was pretty much what I was thinking and my legs definitely wanted to go faster on the short run. I have noticed that my pace has slowly increased over the past few weeks too 😁

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Jell6Graduate10

Great that you have popped over to the Bridge Jill 😊

I ran the short ones at my usual pace and tried to slow down as much as possible for the long ones.

There's no rules.

I never managed the planks!🤯

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply toJell6

I’ve pretty much just gone with how my legs feel so the short one was faster than usual and the other 2 were my usual pace. I think I’m going to try n keep doing them like that n stick with the planks too 😩😂

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RunRunRun13Graduate10

How exciting that you’ve reached the bridge ! Fab that your doing Ju-Ju’s plan too and will start mine on Monday.

I can only do 25 seconds plank so your doing so well - how many planks do you do ?

I can’t see how many strength exercises we should be doing.

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply toRunRunRun13

That’s great, we can keep each other company again 😀

I’ve only been doing one plank, after each run. I’m only doing a kneeling one though, not tried a full one yet so you’re doing better than me if you’re doing a full one

I’ve only looked at the week 1 post so not sure about the other exercises yet

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RunRunRun13Graduate10 in reply toSeeJillRun

I’m so glad it’s only one plank - I’m doing the full one but shaking near the end, look like I’m having a fit 🤣

I’m glad we are both attempting it together !

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply toRunRunRun13

I’m shaking too but I think that’s what’s supposed to happen 😂😂

Me too, it’s good to know someone else is around the same stage as me n we can encourage each other again 😁

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Hi SJR! Welcome to the Bridge and huge well done on your achievements to date! There’s some great progress there. 👏👏👏👏

You’ll love the Magic 10 plan. Slow and steady will get you there (I’m a slow and steady kind of runner and it suits me perfectly) 👍 You can incorporate some ‘speed’ work too if you like though. Lots of us do intervals, even me 😳 There’s a great app called JogRunSprint. It’s basically 30/20/10 seconds of each and you can customise the number of intervals/sets. I do it on my short run day (not every time, I’m ashamed to admit!) 😅

Most of all, have fun, and run at your pace. You’ll love it all the more. 😀🏃‍♀️😀

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thanks and thanks for the app suggestion. Not entirely sure I have 3 speeds in me though 😂 but I’ll have a look for it n see how it goes 🤞

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theoldfellow in reply toSeeJillRun

Everyone has 3 speeds. Mine are 'Slow', 'Slower', and 'Slower than that'.

😄

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply toSeeJillRun

As theoldfellow mentioned, there are definitely variations on slow! Even my full on sprint is no faster than a snail in a tiny bit of a hurry! 😅😅🐌🐌

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply tocheekychipmunks

I struggle with slower than slow. As soon as I stop focusing on going really slow my legs speed up 😩😂

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10 in reply toSeeJillRun

That’s a good problem to have isn’t it? Think slow and the PBs won’t stop coming! 😅

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply tocheekychipmunks

Yes I guess it is lol though it’s frustrating at times 😂😂

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TailChaserGraduate10

You’re doing well to go to B10K so quickly. I consolidated for weeks before starting, then all of a sudden I ran 7.5k without planning it and thought maybe I should join in! My main aim was to do have done 5k in under 30 mins before joining but I did that and then dragged it out a bit longer. As with all these things, it’s whatever you feel comfortable doing.

Good luck, you’re doing fab!

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply toTailChaser

Thanks! I’m using the plan more as a bridge to 5k at the moment but I figured as I’m using it then in here was the place to post about it. Once I get to the end of it, I’ll probably consolidate then start it again to get to 10k

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TailChaserGraduate10 in reply toSeeJillRun

That’s a really good idea. It’s difficult at the end of C25k isn’t it, it’s like driving a car the day after you’ve passed and there’s no one in the passenger seat helping you along.

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply toTailChaser

That’s a great analogy 😁 It definitely nice to have something structured rather than just making my own plan n hoping for the best 😂😂

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Couchpotato2

Well done you on your progress, it's great to follow it

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply toCouchpotato2

Thanks! It’s a lot of fun for me too see how I’m progressing, let alone anyone else 😁

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Dexy5Graduate10

Well done for jumping on the magic plan , it’s just brilliant.

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SeeJillRun60minGraduate in reply toDexy5

Thanks, I’m loving it so far 😊

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