Week 6 Complete!

[Juno24]

I honestly did not think I would be able to run for 25 minutes non stop when I started this, but it happened today! I’m so excited to keep going and get to 30 minutes.

My goal, of course, is to run for 30 minutes, but after that I would like to try to improve my pace. Does anyone have any tips for this? I’m quite comfortable at my current pace and am able to hold a conversation, but eventually I’d like to do the 5k within 30 minutes.

It’s probably a long way away, and I’m happy to take it slow, but any tips would be great.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 6, you are now OFFICIALLY a RUNNER, don't worry about 5K in 30 minutes, the main thing is that you graduate from C25K after running the 3/30 minute runs of week 9.

[Juno24 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you! I am definitely just concentrating on completing the runs for now, regardless of distance

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

We recommend that after graduation you consolidate for a while just running 30 minute runs until those become comfortable, before working on distance or pace.

When you announce your graduation I will send you a link to a guide to post C25k running.

If you cannot wait, it is sitting in the FAQ Posts, which you will find in the Pinned Posts.

5k in 30 mins is a totally arbitrary distance/time combination, which is great to aim at if it is realistic. Only a small proportion of graduates from this forum who responded to a poll, managed 5k in 30 minutes by graduation healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

Graduation requirements are that you complete three thirty minute runs, regardless of distance.

[Juno24 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you! That’s really helpful. I will wait until after graduating for the guide. Definitely just aiming for the three 30 min runs at the moment!

[Oldmet Graduate]

Congratulations... I’m exactly at the same place as you... I could’ve written this post!!I get what you’ve said 100%. We’ve got a challenging few weeks ahead but like you l am so determined to get to W9R3!

Good luck 😊

[Juno24 Graduate in reply to Oldmet]

Good luck! Hope week 7 is treating you well

[heatybob Graduate]

As Oldmet above, I could of written this post as well,infact I nearly did, Well done guys and good luck for the next few weeks.

[Juno24 Graduate in reply to heatybob]

Thanks and good luck!

[SpeedyBee Graduate]

As Oldmet and heatybob above! I also just completed Week 6 - it's a fantastic feeling, isn't it! And I had the same question about increasing pace. I'm running on a treadmill so it's easy to gradually increase the speed, but I don't want to go too fast too quickly. The advice about doing 30-minute runs at the same pace for a while is a good idea. Congratulations for getting here, and good luck for week 7!

[Juno24 Graduate in reply to SpeedyBee]

Hope you’re still going strong into week 7!

[Snail61 Graduate]

Congratulations and well done, just completed this one myself so see you in week 7.

[Juno24 Graduate in reply to Snail61]

Congrats!

[Betty5]

To add to the list I’ve just completed week 6 as well. Well done everyone... Only a few weeks to go now 😉

[Snail61 Graduate in reply to Betty5]

Congratulations, week 7 going to be crowded!

[Betty5 in reply to Snail61]

Thanks and it looks like it 😄

[Juno24 Graduate in reply to Betty5]

Congrats! See you there

[dramaticpenguin]

I've just done run 2 of week 7 and i'm still amazed that I can do it!

[Juno24 Graduate in reply to dramaticpenguin]

I did my second run of week 7 today and like you I am amazed every time I make it to the end! Congrats and keep going