Ju Ju plan

[MsFickle]

ok so after your encouraging posts I completed my first run of 5K - it wasn’t too bad but the thought of a run twice this long is terrifying 😩

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

Well done for your first 5K! Huge milestone.

In working towards 10K you’ll be getting fitter all the time and increasing your distance and time on your feet gradually. You’ll get there!

[MsFickle Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

thank you 😄

[misswobble Graduate10]

Well done 😀💪👍🙂

You’re nibbling away at the distance though rather than all in one go! Take your time, enjoy the journey, and you’ll get there. There may be bumps in the road but that’s normal 🙂👍

[MsFickle Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

thank you 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Why...? Just 5K twice..🤣🤣 Slow and steady...as misswobble says...nibbling away and taking your time... you'll do it!

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Mornin OF 😀👋

I recall getting a bit bogged down doing Bridge to 10k, and having to re-do runs. It’s fine though. We just keep plugging away. It’s fun to be outdoors just moving 🙂🏃‍♀️

[MsFickle Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

thanks I’m sure I will - I did it before I can do it again 😄

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to MsFickle]

that’s the spirit! 😀👍

[Cmoi Graduate10]

Well done on your 5K  MsFickle !

I'm guessing that during C25K the thought of running for 20 minutes non-stop, let alone 30 minutes, or 5K, was pretty terrifying too? Nobody's asking you to go out and do 10K right now!

Also, I think there's a lot of mileage (pun absolutely intentional) in what  Oldfloss says - it's just 5k, twice. I break runs down mentally into do-able chunks all the time. For me concentrating on an achievable immediate challenge, rather than worrying about the scary whole thing, is much more helpful.

Have fun!

[MsFickle Graduate10 in reply to Cmoi]

this is true I’m taking 1 week at a time 😄

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Trust in the programme and keep your long runs SLOW! You absolutely can do this!🙂👍

[MsFickle Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

I will try my best sometimes I think why do I need to do this I’m too old lol

[OldManRunning Graduate10 in reply to MsFickle]

As many on this forum will tell you, 'you're never too old'. Many of us started of a certain age and are still enjoying. Well done for starting in the first place 😁👍

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

It’s a very different mindset setting out knowing you’re running 10k to knowing you’re running 5k, and nobody is asking you to do that any time soon! You’ve got loads of time and a sensible build up (that you can slow down if you need to). Take it steady and you’ll get there when you’re ready. I bet when you started couch to 5k, the thought of running for thirty minutes was terrifying but you did it.

Can you identify what it is that’s you’re finding terrifying? Is there anything on this week’s runs that’s worrying you? Perhaps just focussing on the runs you’re doing at the moment and letting the bigger goal just come to you might help?

[MsFickle Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

it is a different mindset and I enjoyed c25K if there was an app I’d be fine - but hey ho I have to try my best 😄

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10 in reply to MsFickle]

If you like guided runs, you could use something like the Nike Run Club app with the magic plan-just choose recovery/easy runs of the right length. That could work well. They have their own 10k plan too but you have to look up the runs and it takes a bit more thought-they offer 5 runs a week so I’d either choose three or make a week last longer! That’s here…

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

CBDB might be able to tell you what she thought of it? I really like the Nike Run Club runs (although I haven’t done that particular plan, I’ve done a lot of the runs included). It’s a bit cheesy but free and easily deletable if it’s not for you!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

yeah, I’m also a fan of the NRC app, but also a fan of the Magic plan. Me feeling is that the Magic plan is more “solid”, but the NRC 10k plan is more “fun”. But both got me to 10k in the past.

[MsFickle Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

I will have a look at this thank you 😊

[Steady_Stevve]

Hi, I'm on Ju Ju's plan. On Tuesday I ran 7K and was surprised how well it went, and I feel confident that I can do 8K next week. I'm 65 and I've had problems on the C25K with caf strains, meaning I had to rest and redo some weeks. I'm quite prepared to face similar problems in the future (I'm doing strength training to build up my legs). Having said all that, I'm enjoying the plan and hope you do too! 🤓

[MsFickle Graduate10 in reply to Steady_Stevve]

wouldn’t say enjoying it - but I am enthusiastic and feel great once I’ve made the effort - just need to go faster 🥲

[Steady_Stevve in reply to MsFickle]

I did a PB 5K on Saturday. 30 mins 28 secs. I'm hoping to get sub 30 mins. I'm doing some interval runs after my short run. The plan seems to be working for me. Take care and keep running 🏃‍♂️ ✨️

[MsFickle Graduate10 in reply to Steady_Stevve]

that’s excellent - I have not run 5K in less than 36 mins for a long long time - I have heard of interval running maybe I try that 😂

[Steady_Stevve in reply to MsFickle]

There was a link to 30-20-10 training on the post a few weeks ago. I tried it 2 weeks ago. It was good and not too exhausting.

[LadyGault Graduate10]

I remember also thinking 10k was an impossible goal but there's a reason JuJu's magic plan is called "magic" !

[MsFickle Graduate10 in reply to LadyGault]

I do hope so 😀

[Gthants 60minGraduate]

It's stages , isn't it? I've done 3 or 4 x 5k now, as well as quite a few 4k. I graduated a month ago, I think. And a couple of months before that the idea of 20 minutes running was absurd.

I think I am now on the same path as you.

I don't want to run 5k over and over again. I am dramatically fitter than I was, but now believe I can get stronger.

We'll get there!

[MsFickle Graduate10 in reply to Gthants]

I do hope so I would like to think I could do 10K for Autumn- my enthusiasm in my head is there just not my body lol

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Hi MsFickle, I felt exactly the same, but the Magic Plan with its three runs is nothing to fear.

I found doing an out and back run for the longest run of the week made it easier as you are only running a little bit further each time, and the return run always feels a bit easier as you retrace your steps and are counting down distance. The short run I used as a recovery run giving my legs a bit of a treat...

Good luck as you succeed, I know you will... the Magic is there waiting to be unlocked.

🏃‍♀️👌xxx

[MsFickle Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

thank you - I decided to push ahead with the last run of week 2 (6k) first - as I know the weather isn’t looking clever - I will hopefully run the shorter one Tuesday - just hoping my pace gets better- looking at other peoples statistics mines tortoise pace lol x