How many km on first run

[M17el]

How far roughly are you expected to have run/walk on the first run

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Hello!

You're not expected to run/walk a specific distance, you go at your own pace and just stick to the times. I did almost 2km on that first day (excluding the 2x5 minutes warm up and cooldown bits).

[Coddfish Graduate]

Don’t worry about how far you run, just complete the time periods, going at a pace that allows you to do them. Whilst the programme is called C25K, many people won’t be running 5k in 30 minutes at the end of it. It’s about getting you to run whatever you can. Good luck.

[M17el in reply to Coddfish]

Thanks

[Hidden in reply to Coddfish]

I am on W9R2 and run 4.5K in 30mn now. It s not about distance it s more about developing your stamina

[Comfortnotspeed]

To be honest, I think most on here would say, it doesn’t matter about distance. Don’t worry about it. Try to follow the timings and all the best going forward 👍

[M17el in reply to Comfortnotspeed]

Many thanks

[Speedy60 Graduate]

It's only called 'couch to 5k' because 'couch to 30 minutes continuous running' isn't quite so catchy. Concentrate on timing, speed/distance will come later.

Good luck 👍

[M17el in reply to Speedy60]

Thanks. If I can run for 30 mins that would be amazing. At the moment its about two and a half minutes which in part is why I started this

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to M17el]

Don't look too far ahead, just trust the programme and take each run as it comes. You will do it!

[Givesitago Graduate in reply to M17el]

I was the same about 9 weeks ago. I've just got back from week 9 run 2 - my second 30 minute run I hadn't managed this for probably a decade! Keep with the programme and you will get there

[Ripley79 in reply to M17el]

I never thought I would get to 30 minutes, a minute was tough at the start but the programme works so it will happen. Took me longer than 9 weeks though!

Good luck

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

You aren't... you just run and enjoy

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Take it slow and steady, relax and you will be amazed where this fantastic programme will take you...

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

In answer to your question, do you want a reply from a seventy year old woman with arthritis or a twenty year old male returning to running............they are all on this forum.

The only person to compare yourself to is your former self.

Enjoy your journey.

[Alast]

In my first few runs I went just over 3km in total.including the two 5 minute walks. I don't use a circuit, I just set off from my house and when I hear the half way bell, turn around and head back. What I have found is that at the moment, now I'm running for longer periods I'm not actually travelling so far! This is because I'm forcing myself to run more slowly so I can do it for the longer time. Good luck with your progress and do.let us know how you get on.

[SamNotSammy]

My route including my warm up/down walks are just over 2miles from my front door. I’m hoping to finish week 2 this morning.