Distance covered

[Kirfil]

Hi I have just completed week 6 (go me!) and I used Strava for the first time to map how far i am running. It said I had run 2.3 miles over the 35 minute session. I know that I am running really slowly, but was just wondering what sort of distance others are covering at this stage? Thanks x

[Hidden]

Kirfil, I warn you, you are unlikely to get one distinct answer here, because some of us are snails, others are most definitely hares.... not everyone tracks distance either, because it can be a bit intimidating. Also your distance was that the running part or the combined run and warm up down walks? If this is any use to you I did Week 7 Run 1 and from warm up to warm down covered 4.87 km - which is short of 3 miles I guess. But please don't get hung up on distance because we are all so different, in age, fitness levels etc. But well done you you are 2/3 if the way through the programme. A hell of an achievement.

[Kirfil Graduate]

That distance was both the walking and running. Don't get me wrong, I'm delighted that I am managing to run a full 25 minutes! I was more just curious as to what distance I should be working towards x

[Hidden in reply to Kirfil]

Hey I think this is all about you and your own sense of progress. Sometimes people can fret about not quite doing X km or whatever and you know it doesn't matter one iota, you are well and truly off the couch and that's the best thing.... best of luck with your next runs, you'll be graduating soon...🏅👟😀👍

[bareliz]

Yes everything Hidden said. That distance is similar to what I ran today (W7,R1) but don't worry about it. From what I've gleaned you need to build stamina first and then gradually the speed/distance will increase.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

The NHS C25K programme does not stipulate any pace or distance targets and while curiosity may make you ask what others are doing, it is fairly irrelevant if you consider the wide range of ages, physical conditions and fitness levels of participants.

You know how far you are covering ( most runners just measure the running) and so have your own base to build on. Comparison with the old you and the new one is the most important thing.

You are doing great, so stick with it.

[sheps Graduate]

A similar distance to that. But it doesn't matter. On this plan, it is the time that counts up to and including week 9. Just go with the minutes and ignore the miles. The speed will come later (that's what they promised me, at least, I'm only just post graduation) and you should not push for it yet.