W8R2 done??

[Runrabbitrun2]

Hi, I just joined the community after reading for a few weeks. I started the C25K programme in August and nearly three months later I’m on Week 8 and massively enjoying the journey from “I can’t do that” to “Yes I can”.

I tackled my W8R2 this morning, but about 18-19 minutes in I accidentally closed the C25K app. When I reopened it (still running) it had gone back to the beginning. I thought I’d carry on for about 10 minutes and I know I’d have completed 10 minutes running on the flat, but as luck had it I was also having a go at a difficult path in the park that I hadn’t tried before. I thought I’d finish up before I got to the really steep bit but of course I didn’t and I think I only managed 8-9 minutes (that hill was a killer).

So now I’m not sure whether to count that as a finished run or if I should repeat it. I feel like I’m going quite well now and I’m keen to get on to Week 9 and 30 minutes... What do people think - would it be cheating to go on to W8R3 this Sunday?

[Oldjigger]

I would say it's up to you whether you feel close enough to ready to face week 9 after 1 more run. I would also say find a route that doesn't finish with a killer hill!

I've done all my running so far on pretty flat ground. Now post graduation I am exploring new routes, but still no more than a couple of gentle slopes. I live on a pretty steep hill, but a warm-up and warm-down walk covers that bit.

[Runrabbitrun2 in reply to Oldjigger]

Thanks - and yes I am going to be much more careful about my next few routes! I think I underestimated my speed...

I’ll definitely do one more 28 minute run before I move on to Week 9 but very excited to have come so far on the programme.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Only you can decide... If you think you did it... then move on...

[Runrabbitrun2 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks for replying - I’ve marked it as done: W8R3 tomorrow...

[Rboo]

No, it's not cheating IMHO! I too have just finished w8r2 and am feeling a little worried that running on a treadmill so fat has made me a bit lazy ref Hills and even small inclines! Well done BTW on being fab!

[Runrabbitrun2 in reply to Rboo]

Hah thank you Rboo, and see you for W8R3 very soon! Congrats to you too for getting this far - I’m still pinching myself to make sure I’m not dreaming I can run for so long 😊I’ve got a lot of time for treadmills, especially when winter comes...