I started the program and made week 3 no problems other than it been very hard
I changed my route by 400 yards but a lot more scenic route than the road (fields,woods) and hurt my knees to the point I couldn't walk, docs advice no running for 2 weeks,
15 day break and back at it very steady, went straight back to week 3 and was enjoying it.
Did some gym running and other cardio to mix it up a little bit
Got myself a bike and rode a few km's on none running nights again just to mix it up
Went out Saturday and my phone was flat so thought I would use my smart watch and input the intervals to it. After my first run I was feeling good so carried on kept the pace reasonable but kept running
34.36 later I managed 5k running without stopping so proud of myself
I ran again Monday night and got 31.47 so just one more to do and I graduate I guess.
The program is good but I believe mental focus is the main thing it teaches you and you have to believe you can run for 30 mins before you try it
I have also lost 2 stone 4 pounds in 8 weeks that I've been on the program which is sure was the biggesst thing that got me to 5k
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Having only just registered your post title and reread your post, I would urge caution. We all come to C25k with varying levels of fitness, so of course it is possible to move through faster if you are finding things easy. Learning to run is about learning how your body responds to demands and as you say controlling the mental aspect too. For the second time today, I will say that it takes many months of regular running to build musculature to the point that we can move forward without injury risk.
You have hit 5k and well done, but please do not overdo it or all that enthusiasm can turn overnight into frustration and disillusionment. I am adding a link to a sorry post from a few years ago, which I hope you will take note of. healthunlocked.com/couchto5....
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