Today's the day I start the distance Magic Plan

[Foxglove2]

I took up running on 2 February 2020 as a complete non-runner, completed C25k in April, completed the timed Magic Plan (running 7k in 1 hr) the autumn, and since have been running 1 x 20mins, 1 x 30 mins and 1 x 60 mins run each week.

I always give it time before stepping up to the next level but the time feels right. And it's my 55th birthday today. What better way to mark it than taking the next step - and I now want to run 10k.

Let's do this!

[paulb68 Graduate10]

Likewise started C25K this July and completed in September. I'm managing 7k in about 43-45 minutes. My weekly routine is usually 2 shorter runs (3.5-4k) during week and longer distance at weekend. My goal was a 60 minute run by year end but weather has been awful last few weeks in Scotland. So my new target is 10k by my 53rd birthday in May. Keep up the good work

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I like all of this. What a great, consistent platform you've given yourself. Half an hour more running gets you there!! Keep going, nice and steady and the very best of luck to you. What a super journey to begin 🙂

[dijep Graduate10]

What a great birthday present to yourself and something to focus on in January You'll get there easily with the routines you've got in place.Enjoy your journey 🏃‍♀️👍

[RacingintheStreet Graduate10]

Well done 🎉 👏I’m joining you 😂

just did my 2.5Km run before the ice and frost comes back 🥶

You’re consistency and routine are brilliant 👌 mine not so much 😂

Good luck and Happy Birthday 🥳

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Happy birthday, what a great present to give yourself - a 10k target. Happy running 🤗

[acountrycabbage 60minGraduate]

Exciting! New goals 🌟

Best of luck!

[Bcbhorn1]

What is the timed Magic Plan? Like the sound of your routine, I’ve been struggling to get motivated since competing C25K, although I did a 5K for Parkinson’s at beginning of Dec which I enjoyed and would like to get running again.

[Foxglove2 Graduate10 in reply to Bcbhorn1]

If you search on here for Ju-ju's magic plan you'll find it. There's 2 versions - a time one to get you running to an hour, and a distance one to get you to 10k. Many do the timed one first.

[Bcbhorn1 in reply to Foxglove2]

Thank you will take a look.