Stay on Wk1 or Move to Wk2

[Jack3107]

Need some advice, my partner and I have completed the first 3 runs together. However due to other commitments we were unable to do all three runs within the week. We ran Thurs, Sun, Thurs. we are having a bit of a discussion about whether we should move to wk2 or repeat the last run of wk1? Has anyone had experience of this?

[ccarter100]

If you completed w1r3, I suggest you move on to week 2. The “week” of the program doesn’t necessarily align to real life. It’s not unusual to have more than one day between runs - sometimes that extra time can help your body rest, heal up, and get stronger. Happy running!

[Whatnog]

Hi Jack, congratulations on your first week!! Well done, that is the toughest one for most runners! If you have completed all 3 runs I would say go on with W2. The biggest gap was between R2 and R3, so if it went well it means you are good to keep going! Take it slow 🐌 and steady and you should be fine. Happy running!! 😃

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done, both, on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and will answer most of your questions.

C25K weeks don't have to coincide with calendar weeks.

If you fully complete a workout, move on.........if not, have a rest day and repeat, just a bitslower.

Enjoy your journey.

[Jack3107 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

A wee update, we went out and did W2R1, and we managed ok apart from the fact that we were running into a very strong head wind. I didn’t realise how bad it was until we turned round to come back and I could breath again and my legs were not like treacle. I had to stop a couple of times because I could not breath. Onwards and upwards. Thanks for your advise guys it was really helpful.