Week 6 run 3 - 5k complete!

[Schmutzig]

So, I do the walk warm

Up then set my watch to complete my 25 mins run. I took it steady and when I realise I was due to to start my warm down, I only had 0.7 km to go so sped up and finished off the 5k. Super pleased. Here comes the dilemma..... I’m due to do a 10k on Oct 8th and now I’m

Confused what to do, stick with the next run? Or increase the time/distance somthat 10k is possible by then.

Any help would be good. Thanks all.

[Schmutzig]

Sorry about the typos, my new phone screen is not great!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

I’d stick with the programme. 10k is doubling your distance... you need all the strength in your legs as you can get, skipping 9 runs and going for more distance now may see you not get to that start line at all. I’d rather run 7 and walk 3 than be sat at home nursing an injury if it was me.

Also, if you maintain that pace through this, you’ll be above 5k and the 10% rule could still get you very close to 10

[Schmutzig in reply to UnfitNoMore]

10% rule?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done, but keeping your progress slow and steady is the safest way forward.

I normally send this link to the guide to post C25K running to graduates, but I think you need to understand where you actually are in your running career healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Use the remainder of the programme as consolidation, without pushing too far too soon.

Take care.

[Schmutzig in reply to IannodaTruffe]

This advice is incredible and hits the spot on so many occasions. Thank you! And here is to some patient enjoyment of gentle running!