Hi I've started the couch to 5k this week. Does the timer always start at 28 minutes? I don't think I'll be ever to do 5k in that time!
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Welcome to the forum and the program!
Have you read the program guide?
healthunlocked.com/couchto5....
I'm afraid I don't really understand the question 'Does the timer always start at 28 minutes ' ?
And there is no requirement to run 5k at all .
The program will get you running for 30 minutes by week 9 (or possibly later ) it's about time not distance.
Hi thank you for replying. So before I press start the countdown starts at 28 minutes and 13 minutes. Im guessing it's a standard thing as you can't adjust it.
Ok, sorry, I see what you mean The 28 minutes is the total training time for that particular session, including warm up walk , cool down walk and all your walk and run intervals.
This will vary for different weeks of the program.
Example: Week 3 is shorter as in attached picture
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Hi @Ras84, Instructor57 has answered your question and provided the link to the programme guide, which has loads of useful information.
All I wanted to add is that you really don't need to worry about the timer when doing your runs, because they're audio-guided, so your coach will tell you when to walk and when to run.
Enjoy C25K!
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Don’t sweat about running 5k in under 30 minutes, some people never achieve the distance it’s the being able to run for 30 mins without stopping !
At the beginning I thought I would never achieve it or become a runner but jus t believe in the plan and any issues however trivial ask on this forum it’s very friendly.
Good luck 🙌🏻
To be fair I wouldn't mind trying to hit 5k I just might have to do it solo lol. But this is my first bit of exercise since pregnant so it definitely helps me to get back into fitness 🙂
Lots of our members build up slowly to running 5k when the time is right (after graduation, after consolidation where you stay at 30 minutes for a little while). You wouldn’t have to go solo!