Timings

[Ras84]

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!

[Instructor57 Graduate]

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.

[Ras84 in reply to Instructor57]

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.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Ras84]

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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[Ras84 in reply to Instructor57]

Ah ok thank you. I didn't know if I was missing something or not. Thanks for your help 😃

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Ras84]

Your welcome!I hope that answers your question?

[Cmoi Graduate]

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!

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate]

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 🙌🏻

[Ras84 in reply to Wavy-chick28]

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 🙂

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate in reply to Ras84]

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!

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate in reply to Ras84]

definitely in the right place!