Anyone done C25k that used to be a sprinter ?

[Girlyswot]

Many years ago (not admitting how many) !!!, I was good at the shorter distances (400 metres), I would be interested to know if anyone else that used to do shorter distances has also done C25k? Hope everyone's running is going well x

[Hidden]

yes I was a exactly that, only I never even ran 400 meters competitively. Although I have completed C25K and people on here think my times are quick for 5k, I have never set off running yet and thought, that was easy.

[Girlyswot Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, know what you mean. I'm happy if I have enough energy left for a bit of a sprint at the end of a 5k !

[muffin1960]

Hi, I new to jogging but this is something that I've been thinking about. Although I'm an overweight 55 yr old I can still sprint short distances very fast. But jogging seems impossible. It's like my body just can't do it and I have no idea why! I'll be reading replies to your comment with interest. Good luck!

[Girlyswot Graduate in reply to muffin1960]

I completed C25k in January and am still getting used to 5k rather than 400 metres ! Good luck with your running - the best advice I had was to keep my pace slow !

[Anaverageman Graduate]

yes I used to be a sprinter too.. I struggled with 400 m! 100 and long jump best...