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W2 R1 Done \o/

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felt amazing

Felt slower but really found a good rhythm and actually covered more ground. Felt I could go for longer. 90s sets went so fast

would it be bad to add 30 seconds to the last run and extend walk by 30 seconds ?

I can’t believe I am actually enjoying this. Never thought I would.

can’t stop smiling 😁😁

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AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Well done to you Kksstt on completing run 1 of week 2, do keep ridgidly to the program, no running on consecutive days as that could cause a injury, I am so happy to know that you are enjoying your running journey with C25K, onwards and upwards to run 2 of week 2 and beyond, keep posting on this forum about your progress. 😊 🏃🏾 ✔️

in reply to AlMorr

Thank you. Will do

I am loving it and seeing improvements already. Like my HR recovery between runs. Etc. feeling fitter.

Oldrunninglady profile image
Oldrunninglady

Well done!! I do sometimes wo der about that. Its a good feeling when you think you could go a bit further isn't it?

in reply to Oldrunninglady

Thank you yes it’s great 😊. Good confidence boost

Cmoi profile image
CmoiGraduate

Hi Hidden , it wouldn't be "bad" (in the sense of go and sit on the naughty step!) to add extra, but it would be taking an unnecessary risk. Much better to complete your runs feeling good and that you could have done more, than pushing to do extra and ending up over-tired or even injured.

The runs will be increasing in duration soon enough, and you have years ahead in which to develop your running. Enjoy C25K!

in reply to Cmoi

Thank you. You are right.

I do have a habit of trying to do too much sometimes.

I am going to stick to the program.

Thank you

Cmoi profile image
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I know just where you're coming from  Hidden and it would be hypocritical of me to say that I never added extra when I was doing C25K, though generally it was a longer cooldown walk because of my hopeless route planning! Fwiw, as walking is low-impact, that's less likely to be risky than adding more to the actual running sections.

It's so tempting, when you're starting out, to think that it's only a bit more, but looked at in percentage terms the extra seconds or minutes can be much more significant.

Before I did C25K I'd always assumed I couldn't run, as I'd had a couple of failed attempts at running of the "further, faster, crash and burn" type years previously. I'm not good at taking things gradually and incrementally, which is the C25K approach, but I have to say it worked. The fun really starts once you've completed the programme and have been running for a while, so you can decide what sort of running you prefer.

in reply to Cmoi

Thank you. Yes that’s me too lol.

Never thought I would say this ever. But I am actually looking forward to it :)

Gthants profile image
Gthants

I'd stick to it if I were you. Do what it says on the tin. Always warm up. Always walk the walks - even/especially the last (post run) one. And the rest days are every bit as important as the running days. Do some strengthening exercises on the "off" days - they help SO much.

Keep it up!

in reply to Gthants

Will do. Thank you. Been walking swimming and horse riding on days off 👍 will also incorporate some of the strengthening exercises

Ziggyliscious profile image
Ziggyliscious

Excellent ❤️🤗

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Hopefully you checked this out....

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep it slow and steady and as AlMorr syas, do stick to the plan ... always great to finish with a little left in the tank!

thank you yes I have read it 3 times now and the video is fab. :)

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