** Would you like to join the next Magic Plan?** - Couch to 5K

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** Would you like to join the next Magic Plan?**

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ju-ju-Graduate
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Hello, would you like to join me on the 4th of September for the next 10 is the Magic Number 10k Plan? Or a plan that will get you running for 60 minutes?

The wonderful Oldfloss and the rest of the admin team will also be here to support you on here through your journey.

A video overview:

youtu.be/Uh-hUm4bZ3g

How do I know if I am ready?

If you are running regular 5k’s as part of your consolidation.

OR

For the time plan, you are running regularly for 30 minutes?

If you would like to increase your distance and time running, and this is your next goal?

THEN- this may be for you?

What is it?

The plan is 8 weeks long, and each week includes a long run that gets progressively longer, a 5k or 30 minute run, and a shorter run that can be recovery or an interval session.

I will post the plan outline and some suggested strength routines at the outset, and then I will be posting every 2 weeks to see how you are getting on, give support and share one another’s progress.

Extras:

This plan will be including a couple of fun challenges along the way, and also the opportunity to join a zoom call to chat about your progress, ask questions, share tips etc…. more on that nearer the time.

What do I need to do now?

If you would like to join please post your name below and also feel free to ask any questions too…

Please note that the plan will be here on Bridge: healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

I am really excited about this plan, and I am really looking forward to sharing this journey with you?

Juju

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nowster profile image
nowsterGraduate

How soon after graduation would you recommend starting this? (I'm anticipating graduating in the last week of August.)

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to nowster

I think it may be worth you consolidating for a bit first, which is what is recommended. You can always start the Plan once you have consolidated?

nowster profile image
nowsterGraduate in reply to ju-ju-

OK. I'll wait for you to announce the October one.

Walshy3 profile image
Walshy3

Me please ive fallen on and off the running couch over lockdown, need to get back into a plan again.😳😳😳

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Walshy3

Great, I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

Walshy3 profile image
Walshy3 in reply to ju-ju-

👏👏👏👍

PhoenixRise profile image
PhoenixRiseGraduate

Me, me, me! 👋

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to PhoenixRise

You are in, I have added you over on Bridge 😎

Mogradoo profile image
MogradooGraduate

Yes please, my amazing work colleague has recommended this as the next step after my C25K

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Mogradoo

Great, I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

Blackberrypie profile image
BlackberrypieGraduate

Ooh, this could be great timing for me - I graduated C25K yesterday with my second 5k run and was planning to start this plan after a few weeks consolidation. Company on the journey would be lovely!

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Blackberrypie

Perfect, and I see you have posted also on the post on Bridge, you are on the list 😎

badger19 profile image
badger19

please add me 🏃‍♀️

Thank you 😊

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to badger19

Great, I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

lollytwist profile image
lollytwistGraduate

Hi Ju-Ju, I did the plan a year ago and built up to half marathon. I’ve lost my mojo during lockdown so need to start again. I’d love to rejoin to gain longer run times xx

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to lollytwist

Great, this will help you get back in again. I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64Graduate

Yes please!

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Birdlady64

Great, I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

Ant50 profile image
Ant50Graduate

Count me in, sounds like fun ! (Still struggle using the fun word in a running context!)

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Ant50

Great, I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

Ant50 profile image
Ant50Graduate in reply to ju-ju-

Many thanks !

Blossom- profile image
Blossom-Graduate

Ooh yes please. I've been consolidating for 9 weeks now and feel I need to push myself out of my comfort zone. I'd be doing the time version, not made it to 5k yet. One day🤞🌞

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Blossom-

Perfect... and I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

Haughton profile image
Haughton

Yes please Definitely how do I do tjis

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Haughton

Great, I will add you on the list over on Bridge. Look out for the post on the 4th of September with more details....

Elfe5 profile image
Elfe5Graduate

Yes please. I have completed the timed version recently & am interested in doing the distance version next. 😀

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Elfe5

Great, that’s really good idea. I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

Mands50 profile image
Mands50Graduate

I’d like to give it a go. I’m away for a week from 1st September but will need motivation when I come back to get back into routine and this will help x

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Mands50

Perfect, I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

Mamma_Mayhem profile image
Mamma_MayhemGraduate

Me please. At a loss now I’ve got no one telling me what to do 😂😂😂

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Mamma_Mayhem

Yes I remember that well, I hope this will help 😎 I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

MccHa profile image
MccHaGraduate

Count me in please 🙏 just did my 1st 10K today, infact just now came back knackered 😂😂😂

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64Graduate in reply to MccHa

10k! way to go you 👏👏👏

Are you still on board ship or back home now ?

MccHa profile image
MccHaGraduate in reply to Birdlady64

@ home now since 29th July, enjoying the hot weather 😂

Birdlady64 profile image
Birdlady64Graduate in reply to MccHa

You should be used to it hot and sticky 😁

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to MccHa

Well done......

SammiN3 profile image
SammiN3Graduate

Yes please! I'd already been looking at the plan and wanting to do it next. I was going to start a bit earlier but would be good to do it alongside others so I'll wait and join you then.

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to SammiN3

Perfect, I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

Tigs08 profile image
Tigs08Graduate

Yes, I’m in!

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Tigs08

Great, I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

JessPix profile image
JessPixGraduate

Yes please! I’m hoping I will be ready. Have done 4 weeks of consolidation runs now usually between30-40 mins three times a week. Would have to do the time plan as don’t think I’ll ever make the distance! Would love to be part of this new challenge

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to JessPix

Great, I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

JessPix profile image
JessPixGraduate in reply to ju-ju-

Many thanks x

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate

Hello juju, I’m hoping to hop back on to the Magic Plan again soon, but I will Probably start a little bit earlier so that I can get to 10k for the virtual Vitality 10000 at the end of October .

This will be my 3rd time folks, I can definitely recommend it. Have fun and slow down for the long run. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Dexy5

Superb.... I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

Killerblue profile image
Killerblue

Add me please. I have just started the distance but I think I will need help and motivation to move on further and being part of this, I believe, would give me that extra spurt of energy and mojo to keep pushing forward.

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Killerblue

Great, I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

I'm in!

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ju-ju-Graduate in reply to

Great, I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

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Katikins100

Me please - graduate next week- time plan for me too- not near 5k....yet!!

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Katikins100

Great, I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

coffee1066 profile image
coffee1066Graduate

Yes please - hope to graduate in the next 2 weeks so hopefully will be the next stage - it’s hard but loving it !

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to coffee1066

Great, I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

Baggiebird1975 profile image
Baggiebird1975

Can you please add me to the list

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Baggiebird1975

Great, I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

ojjah profile image
ojjahGraduate

I'd like to join, hopefully get enough consolidations runs in now before it starts. thanks

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to ojjah

Thats a great plan. I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

metamorphfreebird profile image
metamorphfreebirdGraduate

Ill do it! I haven’t done a nice systematic 10k, just that one really intense one which earned me my badge.... want to do it properly this time!

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to metamorphfreebird

Superb and a great plan. I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

ThisGirlNowRuns profile image
ThisGirlNowRunsGraduate

Yes please count me in! Thanks

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to ThisGirlNowRuns

Great, I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

Unique2326 profile image
Unique2326

Yes please

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Unique2326

Great, I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

AliK0871 profile image
AliK0871Graduate

Yes please need something to work towards to keep motivation and love the support of these groups ❤️

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to AliK0871

Great, I will add you on the list over on Bridge.

Slothgoesrunning profile image
SlothgoesrunningGraduate

Hi - I run for 35-45 mins each time (but that’s max 5k), is this suitable for me? What will I be able to achieve?

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Slothgoesrunning

It really is up to you. You could go for the timed plan which takes you to 60 minutes, or indeed continue from 5 to 10k. This isn't about speed.

Slothgoesrunning profile image
SlothgoesrunningGraduate in reply to ju-ju-

Ok sign me up and I’ll see where it takes me!

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Plumpinthenorth

Please would you add me. Apologies if you have already seen this post from me. Not sure my message of yesterday went off.

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Plumpinthenorth

Yes, you are in, plus your other half!

Toomuchwinem2f profile image
Toomuchwinem2fGraduate

Yes please I’d love to join in too 😊

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Toomuchwinem2f

Great, I will add you over on Bridge :)

Toomuchwinem2f profile image
Toomuchwinem2fGraduate in reply to ju-ju-

Thank you 😊

bees-knees profile image
bees-kneesGraduate

yes please, I am ready for a bit more structure. Since graduating C25K in mid July I have been managing about 3 runs pw, very slow still but not too bothered about speed. I have managed 5K twice but it takes about 50 minutes and have done 60 minutes once. I mostly run off road in a hilly country park and my speed is greater if I stick to flat paths (but more boring). I still use the week 9 podcast with Laura's encouragement and praise in my ears!

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to bees-knees

Sounds good to me, I will add you on the post in Beyond :)

Andi68 profile image
Andi68Graduate

Yes please. Have started week 1 but need some encouragement.

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Andi68

Great, I will add you to the post in Beyond :)

Sara_Wales profile image
Sara_WalesGraduate

How often are these run Ju-Ju? Not sure if I will have enough consolidation runs under my belt by the 4th...

PhoenixRise profile image
PhoenixRiseGraduate in reply to Sara_Wales

I think 🤔 it’s 3 runs a week 😉

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Sara_Wales

Hello,the next one is likely to be Jan 2021 :) You could always join later in the plan and then carry on after. People are often on different weeks etc...

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Sara_WalesGraduate in reply to ju-ju-

Thanks for getting back to me ju-ju.

Great, if you could add me to the group then, I'll go from there! I run 6.5k on Saturday,, so I may well be good to go.....Thanks very much 👍🏻🙂

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Sara_WalesGraduate in reply to ju-ju-

Hi Ju-Ju..... I think I may as well give it a go! I like the 8dea of continuing the challenge and continued structure. Thanks

LittleMia profile image
LittleMiaGraduate

Yes please. I have been consolidating for around 6 weeks but finding it difficult to increase past 5k would be great to have a plan to follow.

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to LittleMia

Great, I will add you to the post in Beyond :)

61Lady profile image
61LadyGraduate

Think I might like to give this a little go.

Graduated 31/07/20 and have done consolidation for 3 weeks since (1 week off through injury). I do 2 x 30 mins and 1x 5k (which takes 43 - 44mins) each week.

Do you think I’m ready for this or shall I keep doing what I’m doing for a while longer and sign up next time ?

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to 61Lady

That sounds perfect to me. Its entirely up to you. I will add your name on to the list in Beyond :)

Runningbird56 profile image
Runningbird56Graduate

Yes please I will give it go, need a goal to get me out there 🏃‍♀️

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Runningbird56

I have added you to the list in Beyond :)

Rodgerse profile image
Rodgerse

Me please 😁

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Rodgerse

Great, I will add you to the post in Beyond :)

58soon profile image
58soon

I’ve been holding off to saying Yes to this due to a few injuries recently. But reading so many positive posts has given me the inspiration to go for the Magic 10 in September! I graduated C25k in July and have run every 2-3 days since (every other day doesn’t seem to give my body enough time to recover). I’m really keen to progress now & need some guidance and virtual running buddies. I’d love to join you! 😍

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to 58soon

Superb, I hope you will enjoy it. I will add you to the post in Beyond :)

58soon profile image
58soon in reply to ju-ju-

May be a silly question, but how do we access Beyond?

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to 58soon

Not silly at all, here is the link so you can join Beyond. You will see from the post that I have added your name:

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

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58soon in reply to ju-ju-

Thanks! Looking forward to it 😁

booksie profile image
booksieGraduate

I'd like to give this a go too. I haven't moved on from 30 minutes and have never tracked my distance so think I need this !! Thanks

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to booksie

Great, I will add you to the post in Beyond :)

blueart profile image
blueart

Yes please Ju Ju, started on Boxing Day, graduated in March, since then have been wimbling about - need a plan!

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to blueart

Great, I will add you to the post in Beyond :)

Maria_her profile image
Maria_her

Yes, please!

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Maria_her

Great, I will add you to the post in Beyond :)

Gotanno profile image
Gotanno

Hi Ju Ju,

So the plan starts this Friday, if I'm not mistaken, yes?

What happens then? Does everyone run their first run of the programme?

Is the idea to run every other day so as to be synchronised as a group? If so, is there a suggested time to start?

Cant wait!

Thanks.

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply to Gotanno

Hello.... great questions! The idea is to follow the structure of the plan in any shape or form that feels comfortable to you. You can then post about your runs, or comment on the posts I will put up every two weeks. There will also be an opportunity to join a zoom call if you have anything you would like to share or ask about the plan. I hope this is helpful?

Gotanno profile image
Gotanno in reply to ju-ju-

Yes, abosultely! thanks.

Littleoyellow profile image
LittleoyellowGraduate

Can I join please 😁🏃‍♀️

oaprunner profile image
oaprunnerGraduate

Blimey, the 4th is today! I've been consolidating all year so ready for a 10k challenge. Have run at least one 5k a week for some months and up to 90 minutes on one occasion when everything just fell into place. Please sign me up ju-ju-

030961 profile image
030961Graduate

Love to be part of this. Only graduated at about 3.5km so looking to improve that du ring this next exciting bit.

TryAgain39 profile image
TryAgain39Graduate

Hi,

Would love to start this, even though already on over a week catch up!

Graduated a while ago and just been doing 5k, 3 times a week, did manage a 7k on Saturday (longest ever run, well there was a little walk !) so would be good to have a bit more focus

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FairyTalesGraduate

Hi there, I'm running to this plan but I'm little slow. I run depending on when i get time after my studies. I ensure I run three times in a week. So week 1 is ticked off this Friday 09/11.

Foxncubs profile image
FoxncubsGraduate

I'm a little late but would like to join the party. I have been doing 30m consolidation runs x 3 week, for about eight or nine weeks. I seem to manage about 4.8km in the 30m.

Restarter profile image
RestarterGraduate

Hi Ju-ju

I’ve just graduated C25K today (Yay!) Definitely need to consolidate for a while and thinking Jan might be a good time to begin your Magic Plan. Just wondering if you would be starting another one then or at some other point? Thanks

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