Oh dear.....maybe too slow!!!

[Kris_New]

Just in from W6R1 and my son (17) volunteered to run with me tonight. What a joke.....he walked beside me the whole way!!! 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

Felt pleased with the run tonight.......will work on speed after W9!!! 😂😂😂

[pianoteacher Graduate]

Excellent attitude - sounds like you enjoyed your run

There's no such thing as too slow. Plenty of people report on here that they can walk faster than they run. If you are using a running gait you are running and that's all that's required for this programme.

As you say you can work on increasing speed (if you want to) once you've completed the programme.

Good luck with the rest of your runs x

[Kris_New Graduate in reply to pianoteacher]

Thanks pianoteacher, I still enjoyed it.....but hadn’t realised quite how slow I am until tonight!!!! Hopefully the speed will come with time! X

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Speed can come later..this weather.. cruising along is just fine.. well done you

[Kris_New Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks.

It was warm 😅!!!! Left it until 9pm as well!!!

[Hidden]

Well done, week 6 can be deceptively tricky, so you’re doing exactly the right thing by not going too fast. Speeding up when you aren’t ready risks an injury, so you just keep doing what you’re doing!

All the best, Neil

[Kris_New Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks 316neil

[ccarter100]

Don’t ever worry about being too slow! That is the key to success. Pace and stamina will come in their own time.

[Mrsjhw Graduate]

I’m thinking the same. Endurance first, speed later 😊

[Notjustjanice Graduate]

I’ve got a feeling if your son ran with me he would be walking all the way as well. I have also decided the important thing is to get to week 9:3 and increase speed later, we’ll done keep going.

[Kris_New Graduate in reply to Notjustjanice]

Thanks

[Lylagrace Graduate]

I dont run much faster than walking pace but am certainly getting fitter, just done w9r2

[Kris_New Graduate in reply to Lylagrace]

Well done 👍🏼 👏🏼

[IgaT Graduate]

The speed will come with time after graduation. My walking speed is faster then my 'running' speed. I would easily overtake myself if you would clone me or find my non-existent twin sister

I'm glad you enjoyed the run That's the most important part

Happy running!

[Kris_New Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Thank you 😊

Definitely think I’ve got the ‘running’ bug!!!

[linda9389 Graduate]

I had the same problem with my son! However, he didn't stick with the program and now I really don't think he could run as far as me . Hang on to your great positive attitude, stick with the plan at your pace and then after graduation you can choose what to go for - speed? distance? or just plain enjoyment

[Kris_New Graduate in reply to linda9389]

Thanks linda9389

[granmamA in reply to linda9389]

It may help to remember that their legs are so much younger and energetic than ours! That what I think when youngsters overtake me!

[linda9389 Graduate in reply to granmamA]

My son's legs are so much longer than mine too these days

[Kris_New Graduate in reply to linda9389]

So much younger and with him being over 6’ tall, definitely longer legs!!!

I liked that he came out running and offered encouragement along the way.

I’m loving being out running, certainly not going to discourage me. 😊😊

[Ang33333 Graduate]

Not too slow. It's the right speed for you. Pace may come later....? (I'm more than happy to stay slow..! )😀

[Couchpotatoni]

Sounds like me!!!...keep at it...ill never be a fast runner...but can run for 30 mins😎😎..bein lapped by those effortless runners 😂..just enjoy x

[Kris_New Graduate in reply to Couchpotatoni]

Thank you 😊

[Nannalyn53 Graduate]

Absolutely agree abt the speed, or lack of it. I’m very slow, averaging around 9 mins per k if there are gradients. But since I graduated 4 months ago, I’m so much fitter and when we do our regular weekly 5 mile walks I can now get up the hills much more easily. Don’t overlook how much benefit even very slow running provides for the lungs and heart.

[Kris_New Graduate in reply to Nannalyn53]

Slow and steady.....I know I’m improving every run, so I’m pleased with my achievements so far!!! Loving it 🏃‍♀️

[Sofabunny]

I wouldn't worry..I'm learning that I can speed up a bit ..but then can't complete the run..or I can go like a snail and get further..we are all newbies .. I have friends who have been runners all their lives....and are doing marathons or halfs....none of us here..learning how to do this and shocking our bodies into getting fitter..should feel bad about taking it slowly..there are ways to train faster later on if you want to..🐎

[MandiV]

Right deffo won’t be asking mine to do the same!

[Kris_New Graduate in reply to MandiV]

😆😆

[Nannymo30]

I’ve graduated but my fastest average speed is Between 9.5 and 10 minutes per km, it’s improving very slowly. The main thing is that we are doing it!!! I can now run for 40 minutes without stopping. Don’t let anyone make you feel you aren’t doing brilliantly. We are all different. You should be proud of yourself for achieving what you have 👏👏👏

[Kris_New Graduate in reply to Nannymo30]

Thanks Nannymo30 😊

[Annlucia Graduate]

Well done be happy and proud with what you are doing. Slow is good , I can run for 30 mins but not looking to make 5k yet. I’m just happy to be out exercising good for the body mind and soul x

[Kris_New Graduate in reply to Annlucia]

Thank you x

[Lozzer-B Graduate]

My husband came with me on every one of my runs and he walked, I am 1 week after graduation and he’s now running and walking but mainly running so don’t worry about it there is no rush to go faster 😊

[Kris_New Graduate in reply to Lozzer-B]

Well done on graduating. 👏🏼 👏🏼

Just completed W6, and I feel like my pace is good, able to give abit more towards the end of the run. The more I run, the fitter I’ll become, so hoping that will increase pace.

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Obviously your son is a triple Olympic speed walker with integral turbo boost! Slow is excellent, the benefits many, - enjoy, enjoy, and enjoy...😀

[Kris_New Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

😆😆

I’m enjoying the benefits already. Loving being out running. I’m so pleased I started the C25k. W6 complete 👍🏼

[isobelmarley Graduate]

Hi Kris Just felt I had to reply. I started the C25K 9 weeks ago ( I am 66) I did week one in Scotland then carried on in Spain getting up to do it at 6am now 4.30am!! to avoid the heat. I would not have believed you if you said I'd get this far. I am very slow but I have realised that that is not so important at this stage. At week 7, haven been inspired by a family I met while going to see what Parkruns were all about I then started to do my C25K program but incorporated into the parkrun 5K . After I'd done the program I then did my own thing to get to the 5K mark. I am amazed at the friendliness and support. I have been 'last' but that doesn't matter and to think that 9 weeks ago I did the laps around my garden as I didn't want to be seen!!! These 'runners' and this program is fantastic. I haven't done it to lose weight but to be fitter but I have changed shape, it's amazing. I hope I can speed up a little bit but if I can't it doesn't matter. I have found a wonderful group of motivated people who give me such inspiration.

[Kris_New Graduate in reply to isobelmarley]

Isobel, thank you for your message, it was inspiring. Well done on you achievements, you and your family must be so proud of your efforts.

I’m enjoying going out and running, so my pace won’t put me off. My son has been out with me since and I know that speed will come later. Finishing the C25k programme is important to me and I will do it !!!! 💪 🏃‍♀️ X