Hello My first post 😃

[XenaZelda]

I graduated C25K on 31st March 2023 and have been mixing up the runs, my longest run so far is 5K and will be building up to 60 mins /10K over time, but so far I am pleased to say I have managed to shave off 2 minutes off my pace, first 5k I did in 40.56 seconds at an average pace of 8.10 min/km, today I did 5km in 39 mins at an average pace of 7.50 min/km (fastest pace 7.14 min/km) with almost negative splits, I would like to improve this pace further but that will come with time 😃

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Welcome to the Bridge 😁And well done on your 5k pb 👍

Keep mixing up the runs and you'll be well on your way to 60 minutes 🙂

[XenaZelda in reply to Instructor57]

thank you Instructor57, it’s true was they say that faster pace comes with time and it felt good going a little faster as I think my running form has improved alot, I’ll work towards 60 mins or running first then after that reach for 10k 😃 hope you are doing ok ❤️

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to XenaZelda]

Thank you!Yes I'm doing ok, hopefully running again in the not so distant future 🤞

Have you seen the Magic plan for 60 minutes/ 10k ?

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[XenaZelda in reply to Instructor57]

glad your doing ok, won’t be long before your back out there doing what you love. I have seen the magic plan thank you and I have put it all in a spreadsheet (I do love to track and plan my running journey on a spreadsheet) I will look at starting this in the Autumn as the weather is going to get hotter and will be tougher especially training for the longer runs, but ofcourse I may do ok in the heat as my lung capacity has improved a lot so watch this space 😃

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

👋 Welcome - and well done on your recent graduation! It’s great that you are consolidating that 5K and seeing your pace improve as a result. 👍

Good luck on your journey to 60 mins and also 10K🙂

[XenaZelda in reply to Sandraj39]

thank you Sandraj39, never thought I’d get this far but here I am 😃

[ChannelRunner2 Graduate10]

Good reading you over here, XenaZelda ! Have fun building to 60 minutes & a 10K.

I did my own adaptation of the magic plan (spreading it out over a few more weeks) and got to the 60 minute mark by the end of March 🥳 Now I am working toward a 10K.

And, yes, I am still pinching myself frequently because just a year ago, I was convinced I couldn't run! 🤣 How wrong I was!

[XenaZelda in reply to ChannelRunner2]

thankyou ChannelRunner2, good to hear your doing great and worked your way up to 60 mins and now working on 10k, it may also take me a bit longer than the plan as well, repeating a few of the longer runs, but I will work on getting there, it’s amazing how far we have come I wish I would have started the program years ago but never thought I was able to run either and now look us 👏

[ChannelRunner2 Graduate10 in reply to XenaZelda]

I keep telling myself: Better late than never, though I, too, wish I'd started sooner - and, well, better late than never 😉

[chrisl72 Graduate10]

well done on your PB and welcome to Bridge to 10k!

[XenaZelda in reply to chrisl72]

thank you chrisl72, it’s true what they say you naturally speed up pace as you become fitter, I hope to aim for 5k in30 mins!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Hi XenaZelda 👋 You’re making great progress! I’m another graduate of the excellent Magic plan, except there was no timed version in 2018. Anyway, it’s brilliant, and you’ll definitely be able to reach 60 minutes, then 10k whenever you’re ready. Good luck, and keep updating us with your progress. 😀

[XenaZelda in reply to cheekychipmunks]

thank you cheekychipmunks, I am looking forward to reaching 60 mins and then the magic 10k and I will certainly update you 😃

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Huge well done and welcome!! As Instructor57 syas, keep mixing the runs up... and let it just evolve Some lovely relaxed, see where you get to, runs just slow and steady. do so much to build up the strength and stamina...

You will find as you move on, that, almost without realising it, that pace and distance are creeping up, and yes, ultimately speed!

[XenaZelda in reply to Oldfloss]

hello Oldfloss and thankyou, I don’t realise I’m going a bit faster until my watch buzzes and I look at the pace, and it now feels natural as my form has improved so much. I like mixing up the runs as it makes it interesting and there is no pressure to do a certain distance I can take my time and enjoy the shorter and longer distances 😃

[Dendev75 Graduate10]

well done on graduating 👏🏻 having a plan is brilliant to follow when you finish ct5k. If you’re more into getting to your distance goal of 60 mins you will find your shorter runs will naturally but gradually get a bit faster.

Good luck!

[XenaZelda in reply to Dendev75]

thank you Dendev75, that’s what I’m aiming for and looking forward to it

[damienair Administrator]

Great to have you here. Well done on graduating from C25K and welcome to the Bridge to 10K Forum. Happy running.

[XenaZelda in reply to damienair]

thank you damienair, never thought I’d get here but here I am happy in my running journey