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First Post-Couch to 5K Run (RAIN)

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drl212Graduate10
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I was itching to get back out for a run as my last run in the programme was three days ago. BUT - the forecast was gloomy with steady rain. After 3 hours of watching the rain, there was a pause that had lasted for quite a few minutes and I thought let's do it. If it starts raining, I can always come back home.

Fortunately for me, the rain held off and I added a few minutes to my 30!! 33 minutes today!

Looking forward to my Garmin Forerunner tomorrow, and I think I'm going to go for a 10K.

Any folks here doing the same?

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You've probably already spotted the Magic Plan on this forum drl212 . I found it brilliant for getting me to 10K. It's simple, flexible, and works.

Just one thing - once you've completed C25K you're generally advised to consolidate for a little while. Basically the idea is to minimise injury risk by not doing too much too soon. More info here: healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and here healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

I personally did consolidation runs for a couple of weeks before moving onto the Magic Plan. That was right for me; others will take a different approach.

Happy running!

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drl212Graduate10 in reply toCmoi

Hello and thanks! Yes, that's the plan! I'm using the next three weeks to consolidate. I felt good yesterday and was so happy that the rain held off, so thought I would add a few more minutes on to my 30 min run.

Thanks very much for the links!!! I had not seen those before.

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10

Enjoy the new toy! It’s always a nice day when you get to try some new tech.

Just checking that you mean you’re going to build up to 10k rather than go for a 10k run straight from 5k? It’s usually recommended to stick to increases of about 10%. There are lots of options for apps and plans to hit 10k and any of them will get you there. It just needs to happen over time. I might just be reading your post wrong!

Have a great run!

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drl212Graduate10

Oh, yes!! Like I said above. I'm going to consolodate for three weeks and then decide on a plan to get to 10K this summer, some time.

Can't wait to see how the forerunner will work.

No, I've not been stretching and walking and 'following the rules' for the last nine weeks to do something that might stop my progress!!!

Thanks so much!!

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply todrl212

Oh fab! Call it Monday morning brain…I missed your reply. 🤦‍♀️ Apologies! Your plans sound great. Looking forward to hearing about your runs!

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RunByTheSea64Graduate10

Yes I'm in week 2 of the Magic Plan after some consolidating 5k runs + starting parkrun. And I always said graduating from C25K would be miraculous and that would be IT for me...! 😂

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drl212Graduate10

I'm hoping to do a park run this weekend. I'm very curious as to how long it will take me to complete the 5K distance. I think of myself as a slow runner, so I'm not sure my 30 minute runs are covering it. But I do think I have some extra in me at the ends of those runs to make it...

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Fiadh79Graduate10 in reply todrl212

Most beginner runners take more than 30 mi uses to do 5k. I finished C25k about a year ago and did a 5k in October - it took me 39 minutes. And I am pretty happy with that time.

When I start to think about how I should be faster I remind myself why I started running. A main reason was to get fitter, which I definitely am. I imagine it's similar for you.

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