Starting from scratch

[Bike_and_Run]

I'm still not quite 100% so haven't managed to start Week 6 just yet (planning on an early night in bed with an early run before work tomorrow) but did get out for a little run with the boy.

Every Saturday he asks to join me for Parkrun, but being only 5 I'm not sure he'll manage walking 5k, let alone running it. But as he keeps asking I thought I'd see how he fairs with the C25K plan, and hopefully he can build up to volunteering to tailwalk with me one Saturday morning.

So tonight we set off for C25K W1R1 - 60sec run, 90min walk.

He started strong, but opted for heading home 2 runs short than the plan. I wasn't going to argue, I'd rather he finish happy and want to go again than push him and put him off.

Did make me wonder though, is there a C25K plan designed for littleuns?

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations to you and your boy, there are junior parkruns on a Sunday morning, I think they are 2K's, that I notice the distance in that nice photo, it's not long before your boy will be able to run 2k's.

I don't know about a plan for younger runners.

[Bike_and_Run Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

I think there's a junior PR near us but Sunday mornings are difficult for us. Might be able to give it a go in the new year.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Bike_and_Run]

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[Jacca]

Ahh bless, he just wants to be like his daddy- Enjoy it while it lasts, they grow up too fast 😊

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Aw that’s so sweet. I think you are doing the right thing just letting him do what he can manage. Happy running both of you.

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Hope your feeling better soon. Your son wants to copy his daddy, brilliant. 😊😊

[Annieapple Administrator]

Dad’s plan sounds perfect!! They soon let you know. 👍👏🎈

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Yay what a fab pic and a gorgeous boy!! I started C25k with my lad when he was 11 ( I bribed him with 1 pound to come out with me!!). That kicked off so many runs together and it bonded us. He is 18 now and I still run with him sometimes but not as much as I would like ( A levels and he works in a bar). So I would say do it together and savour every precious moment.