4th time lucky?

[LaurieJ1]

Hi all, Last night finished the C25K for the 4th time in 5 years..

Clearly there’s an issue as I don’t seem to develop enough of a habit and ultimately give up. When I take up the challenge again, i genuinely need to start at week 1 again as I’ve lost all fitness and it’s hard work!

Any ideas on how I carry on beyond the initial 9 weeks, I know for sure that I like the structure of the programme and the cajoling from Laura. Thanks for your help.

By the way can I have a graduation badge please? 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

This guide to post C25k running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep posting here and we will keep you running.

Create targets and challenges to yourself for the short, medium and long term.

Keep running, keep smiling

[LaurieJ1 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank-you I’ll have a read through the guide.

Cheers Laurie

[Chabs10]

How about continuing with the 5-10k programme? My friend is doing it and doing really well

[LaurieJ1 Graduate in reply to Chabs10]

Thanks for that. Does it it have the same structure. I.e. Laura guidance/support etc i guess what I mean, Is it provided by the same NHS Choices app? Thanks again L

[Chabs10 in reply to LaurieJ1]

I’m not sure which app she uses but there’s lots of C210k out there that builds up to 10k in the same way as c25k. Sorry I can’t be more help

[icklegui Graduate]

the guide that IannodaTruffe posted tells you eeeeverything you need to know! For what it's worth, I'd say it sounds like you identified the issue - you haven't built up the habit just yet. So it seems like consolidation right now would be the name of the game - your target each week is to do 3 x 30 min runs, every week. At some point, you may find it's a habit. Then dive into the rest of the advice on that guide, including perhaps progressing to 10K (you know, there's a Bridge to 10K forum on here...)

If you like Laura, and who doesn't, why not keep running with her! You can keep using the week 9 runs on the app/podcast, no-one says you have to stop! You could even mix it up with one of the other voices on the app

[LaurieJ1 Graduate in reply to icklegui]

Thanks for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated. I’ll take all your advice. 3 x 30 mins it is with Laura on week 9 👍🏻