C25k over winter

[Shelley2310]

Hi, having completed c25k in January, all my runs were in winter. I loved everyone of them. I’m now struggling with the better weather and finding I’m making ‘excuses’ not to get out the door. Any suggestions greatly welcomed. As are big kicks up the bum, especially as I’ve got a half marathon in October!! Thanks in advance 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Buddy34 Graduate]

You've answered your own question , you have to get out and run you have a half marathon in october . Now pick 3 days a week and they're you running days good luck 😊😊

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks, of course you’re right. I’ll be out tomorrow morning....I still prefer the early mornings 😂

[Wimborne]

Ah I see the summer gremlins are lurking !!! Have you got your training plan set up for HM?

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to Wimborne]

Not yet, just trying to get out 3 times a week atm lol

[Wimborne in reply to Shelley2310]

Do you think putting your plan together may help? Even if the training plan doesn’t start quite yet you have something to aim for. You can call this phase your like pre training plan running which is running 3 days a week. You can do this. Look at just how many weeks you ran 3 times.

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to Wimborne]

Definitely good idea. I’ll set to it this afternoon. I’ve got personal trainer 3 times a week so I’ll fit it around that. Thanks. I’ll be going out tomorrow so that’s a start.

[Wimborne in reply to Shelley2310]

Yay Go Shelley 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️👍👍

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

I know that you prefer the early morning runs Shelley.

As you have a HM coming up in October you will need to get at least 3 morning runs a week, perhaps 1/5K and another 2 shorter runs. Do look up for a training plan for running a HM, a 10K, maybe 10 miles before October. 😊 🏃

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks, just posted on bridge to 10k my accountability post for this week!! I’m now determined 🏃‍♀️

[Jerichomile Graduate in reply to Shelley2310]

👍An accountability of some kind definitely helps. Good luck with your half marathon Shelley2310.

[MarkyD Graduate]

Well you've got just 60 runs before your half-marathon. Including a few rest weeks that is 20 weeks. Every week that goes past without you putting in the effort is 3 runs that you missed. Long, slow, steady training starting now is going to cause less risk of injury than getting to 10 weeks before and then over-doing it.

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to MarkyD]

😱 thank you....puts it into perspective better get running 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Just get out there!!!... and enjoy the sun on your back! Get a visor to keep it out of your eyes and don't forget your sunscreen!

Don't miss out on everything coming to life around you! Blue bells, trees, etc👍😁

[Julia187 Graduate]

I’m running at 5.15 tomorrow morning, are you with me (virtually obvs)?!

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to Julia187]

Definitely, catch up with you after 😊

[Jell6 Graduate]

Up, out..... back when most are just starting to stir.

I also prefer winter running, crispy dark mornings, perhaps that makes us special 🤩

[Shelley2310 Graduate in reply to Jell6]

Glad I’m not the only one, I don’t feel so ‘odd’ now lol 😂🏃‍♀️