Introduction (starting at a later week!)

[peachyp1e]

Hey!

I'm sure there must be other people in the same boat as me who went against all advice (wrongly or rightly!) and started C25K at a much later week.

I'm in my mid twenties, relatively fit and use to run 3 times a week at uni, primarily for my mental health. Unfortunately I dip in and out of running with, sometimes, months of absences. I can never seem to get past 20 minutes which may be a mental block.

As I can run for 20 minutes, I decided to start at week 5. I'm now about to embark on week 6 run 3, which is scary as it is 25 minutes!

I am just glad intervals are over. For some reason I absolutely hated the stopping and starting in week 5 and week 6 run 1. I found it wore me out more. I much prefer to run in a solid block.

Happy running 🏃🏼‍♀️😊💕 x

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Of course you can do as you like when running but the reason for c25k is a gradual plan not only to help you improve but to avoid injury 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and explains the recommended easy conversational pace, which, even if you are young and fit, is advisable for any new runner to avoid injury.

Enjoy your journey.

[peachyp1e Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks! And very informative post