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Quick question.... Has anybody else felt frustrated when you've had to stop running and walk between the 2 X 10 minutes? My pace was good, my breathing was good, my rhythm was fab, then boom time for a 3 mun walk. Unusually for me I complied πŸ˜†. Then did another cheeky 3 mins at the end.

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IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

The plan works.

If you don't want to do it, do your own thing.

There is no perfect, one size fits all training plan for new runners of such a huge range of ages, fitness levels, abilities and disabilities that we have on this forum, but C25k can work for everyone, if they pace themselves correctly.

C25k can also help new runners develop the discipline of following a plan. After all, doing too much too soon is probably the commonest cause of injury for new runners and sticking to the plan will keep that risk minimised.

Take care, have fun.

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LanciaAGraduate

Interesting question and I was thinking about this on Tuesday, at the same stage.I did consider that it might be deliberate, to challenge the runner to go through the 'toxic 10' twice in succession. Maybe this is just me being cynical!

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IannodaTruffeMentorβ€’ in reply toLanciaA

You won't go through the toxic ten a second time in that period of time.

If you look at this breakdown of W5 healthunlocked.com/couchto5... you will see the process employed by the plan in the early weeks. It is the overall duration of each workout that is significant, not just the running intervals.

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Flossy55Graduateβ€’ in reply toIannodaTruffe

I totally understand that which is why I stuck to it. I really feel that I can do this, my whole mind set has changed in this attempt (number 3). It's not about chasing the speed or the distance it's about finding a sustainable running pace that means I can enjoy the experience πŸ’™

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IannodaTruffeMentorβ€’ in reply toFlossy55

W6 is a bit odd in its timings but trust the plan and in just a few weeks you will be running for 30 minutes.

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LanciaAGraduateβ€’ in reply toIannodaTruffe

Ok, that makes sense, and is also reassuring. Thank you.

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CmoiGraduate

You'll be pleased to know that this won't be a problem from now on Flossy55 πŸ˜‰, though I'd strongly suggest you don't add on extra running. You can always do an extended cooldown walk to get you back home if need be.

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John_WGraduate

Not to worry - that's the last walking break in C25K :-)

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Stressed11Graduate

I throught that but some how it works !!

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Muppet20

Hi F, I'm on wk5 r2 and feel exactly the same but make myself stick to the plan, occasionally I put the incline up for the cool down walk, then another 15 to 30 mins on a cross trainer just to do something different. Can't run outside due to previous injury and lack of patience to avoid, dogs, cats, children, escooters πŸ€ΈπŸ‘£

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Flossy55Graduateβ€’ in reply toMuppet20

I'm glad I'm not the only one that doesn't enjoy running outside πŸ˜…. I too have several issues like low blood pressure, low heart rate, dodgy ankles that have amazed health professionals that I've only broken one once. If I keel over I want to do it in private 🀣. I usually follow up with an hour in my home gym.

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Muppet20β€’ in reply toFlossy55

Hi F, I keep thinking it may be nice to run outside in the summer but know I will be flat on my face in ten minutes and obviously there will be a full film crew to hand to capture the moment πŸ˜‚ I'm impressed you can get up again when you kneel down, I'm hoping to achieve that by the end of the program. My ultimate goal is 10k regularly on the treadmill πŸͺ‚

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Bumble64

I'm on week 6 and finding the 10 and 20 min runs tough! I use the nhs app and also go to a weekly C25K session which motivates me. Our coach told us that at this stage we can physically cope with the runs, and that it's our heads that need time to digest the fact that we are doing this. To be patient with ourselves is the key. Keep going, you're doing great ! 😊

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Flossy55Graduateβ€’ in reply toBumble64

Thank you so much. 25min run tomorrow πŸ˜†. Looking forward to it, should get me ready for watching the Rugby πŸ‰ later on. Good luck to you. It is all about the head space. X

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