Redoing C25k but excited by challenge of 10K/ 60 mins running

[Trainspotter]

Hi, I did C25k last January with my friend and we loved it, felt so pleased with ourselves - runners for the first time in our fifties. We kept it up through the year but went from 3 to 2 to 1 and then no running in December. We have got back into our running shoes this January and started C25k from week 5 and it’s going well. We’ve just run 25 mins x3 last week and doing week 8 this week 28 x 3. It’s been fine and easier than I thought it would be but we are so slow!!! Not sure we’ve even done 3.5k yet.

So my question is should we wait a few months before going for the magic plan or can we start it after we finish week 9?

I would like to join up for the challenge but wonder if we need to give ourselves a bit more time.

Please let me know what you guys think

[LeeU 60minGraduate]

Here's what I did, at the end of week 9 I did a few weeks of 3x 30 minute runs as consolidation runs, adding more miles to my legs.

I then started to push one run out by 10% each week, aiming to hit the 60 minute mark as, much like yourself I'm not fast. Once I hit the 60 minute mark I then started working on speed on shorter runs.

I did start following the magic plan, postponed it while I got ready for a charity ParkRun on Christmas Day (not sure why I postponed it as it would have helped) and then I picked up an ankle injury.

I did get up to 6.9km and I will return to completing the plan this year.

Just take it steady, build on what you achieved in C25K and don't be too hard on yourself if you don't quite hit a distance/time, just enjoy the runs.

[Trainspotter in reply to LeeU]

Thanks for that. We will try to consolidate first. I just find having the app or challenge spurs me on and keeps me focussed. I really fancy having a go at the 10K plan. Maybe in the spring 😊

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Hi well done for getting back to running. I did 2 weeks of 3x5k after graduation then started ju Ju's plan. I fast tracked the last couple of weeks going straight to 10k from 8. If you are on 3.5k at w9 you may be best to go for the 60min option 1st rather than think distance. Happy running

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Up to you, and how you feel. From what you have written, a good option for you may be joining the time plan to get to 60 minutes? This will mean its not such a distance jump for you so soon after coming back....

[Trainspotter in reply to ju-ju-]

Thank you, I think maybe we’ll carry on for a while doing 30 mins and try and build up from there. I just don’t want to stop running as I really like it.