Starting Ju Ju’s plan

[Keswickfan]

Morning all just about to start upon the challenge to get to 10k with Ju Ju’s plan. Can I just check do we still do the 5 min warm up and down as per c25k? Thanks

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Hi are you starting on your own or joining the mass group that start on Saturday. You should always do a warmup of some sort whether it's the 5 minute walk, dynamic stretches or similar. Personally if it's very cold outside I like to do my warmup before leaving the house so some marching on the spot, knee raises, heel digs, lunges and squats. All the best, I'm on week 3.

[Keswickfan in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks for that. I thought I would get a weeks practice in before starting with group on saturday, just to make sure i can keep up!! X

[Elisabeth3 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

That's a very good idea to do the warm up before leaving the house. Unbelievable, I have never thought about it before...

But I sometimes do the cooldown back in the house.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Elisabeth3]

You learn all the tricks living in the north of Scotland, surprisingly yesterday I was back to tshirt and knee length leggings so did warm up outside. Happy running

[Elisabeth3 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

You live in North Scotland?

I would like to go to the Highlands next year.

Probably to Ben Nevis.

What would you recommend to see?

[Deals1 Graduate10]

I always aim for a 5 min warm up walk before and after if I can. good luck

[Keswickfan in reply to Deals1]

Thank you

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

I am with GTB; warm up exercises before I leave the house and then walk 5 minutes pre and post run. Non Run day strengthening exercises also a must in my book..although that may be connected to my age!! 😊

[Keswickfan]

Thanks, yes my age puts me in the same bracket! I already do 3/4 gym sessions a week with lots of strength/conditioning stuff so am hoping that will keep me in track. Thanks for your feedback x

[Elisabeth3 Graduate10]

Yoohey, great you are taking the next step to 10k.

As others said, warm up before and cool down after run.

My warm up: 5minutes walk (if I have time).

Cool down: a few minutes walk and/or strengthening exercises. Plus stretch.

Hope this helps.

[Keswickfan in reply to Elisabeth3]

Thats great thanks x