Round 2

[TeeJay66]

Having graduated a little over a week ago and then completing the full 5K in 45 minutes on Friday, I have decided to start the program again!

Why?

I perform much better when I have a goal, so I have decided that I am going to run 5K in 30 Minutes or better on a consistent basis! To do that I need to increase my pace by 50% which is not going to be easy, so I hit reset on Laura and commenced round 2.

Today was Run 1 Week 1 and I completed it with an average running pace of 5.9 mins/km which is pretty much on the money for a 5K in 30. I think this Week 1 Run 1 was every bit as hard as the first one but I did it and am am ready to do it again on Wednesday!

Wish me luck, I will do this!.

[Beatlesforever Graduate]

Wow that's a great idea! Are you still alternating walking with running or are you jogging during the walking bits?

[TeeJay66 Graduate in reply to Beatlesforever]

I decided to opt for the brisk walk between runs rather than a jog. I figured it would be easier to maintain the higher pace during the early weeks, while I build up my stamina for faster running. The only difference between this time and the first time is the speed, I am hoping the progression through the weeks will be simular to the first time around and I end up completing round two running at least 5K in the 30 minues.

[Beatlesforever Graduate in reply to TeeJay66]

Cool, I'm tempted to try it out. I've started JuJu's magic plan to build up to 60 minutes. I started week 2 this morning with a 39 minute run but I'm still not hitting 5k. I might use the C25K podcasts on my medium / short run days to work on speed. Thank you, that's really given me a bit of direction 👍😃

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Now there’s a plan! Good luck with it. I can see that it helps to have a structure like this.

I did consider doing it, too, but decided against it. I have set my own goals and all seems to be working well, even though they may take a while to achieve!

[TeeJay66 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

I was concerned that I would just stop if I did not have a rigid schedule to follow, I can be a bit lazy and did not trust myself! Good luck with your plan, I think all it takes is motivation at the end of the day! I knew the C25K app would give me that, but I am sure there are many ways of achieving the same goal 👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Loads of people restart, as you have suggested, but I have never heard of anyone completing it in this form.

Keep us posted

[TeeJay66 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I will do, thanks.