First week post c25k bit weird

[HiddenGem]

Felt about weird running without the help of the app.

However by the end of the week

I have managed to run 5k however it takes me about 41 minutes. Never did I think I would be running for 40mins. My legs are very achy

Vlog c25k and beyond youtu.be/llxu9tOQvZs(Not working as expected?)

[Rignold]

The usual advice is to consolidate running 30 minutes for a few weeks before increasing time/distance, and then increasing by no more that 10 per cent of distance per week. It takes time for the bones, tendons etc to get used to the new demands of running, and doing too much too soon will indeed result in achoness at a minimum.

[misswobble Graduate]

Don't be worrying about how long anything takes 😃 It's not important. Slow and steady 🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

As our Rig says....your legs need to build up a does your stamina and strength.

Take some time to consolidate as Rig says, and enjoy some runs just for the sheer pleasure of running maybe... Shorter runs, new routes and some slow and gentle runs too ...all keeping you motivated and focused too

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Brilliant that you have done 5 k, a great milestone.

Remember to build steady so maybe now consolidate the 30 mins for a couple of weeks then for one run a week add no more than 10% of your weekly distance! Go you, Runner HiddenGem