Celebrating W3

[RumblingChest]

We had a slightly longer “recovery break” after W2 than planned, but got into Week 3 this week,

Daughter was aghast at jump from 90s to 3mins. “That’s double! 😫” (She’s got her times tables sorted anyway 😀).

But we both managed it, I was actually surprised that it wasn’t as hard as I was expecting! I hope all progressions are like this …

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done both... Rest assured, every run, every week, builds steadily on the ones before... even as the runs get longer... but you and clever daughter are totally ready for each one.

Slow and steady and with confidence... on you go!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏Well that gave me a smile! Well done the pair of you! Recovery breaks are not a problem. It’s getting back out there that counts! Every run is preparing you mentally and physically for the next one, so you can confidently accept the challenge of a “little more” . Each run moves you towards your ultimate goal, which is to run for 30 mins and enjoy doing it! 🥳

[John_W Graduate]

It's an absolute classic (but understandable) 'mistake' that 1st time C25Kers make, to look at the length of the individual running segments and be shocked, horrified etc.

However ...

Week 1 runs consist of a TOTAL of 8 minutes of running - as 8x 1 minute - done 3 times per week (so 24 minutes of running across the week)

Week 2 runs consist of a TOTAL of 9 minutes of running - as 6x 1.5 minutes - done 3 times per week (so 27 minutes of running across the week)

Week 3 runs consist of a TOTAL of 9 minutes or running (the SAME AS WEEK 2) of running - as 3x 3 minutes - done 3 times per week (so 27 minutes of running across the week)

Including the 5 min warm-up and cool-down walks and the walking breaks, then the TOTAL amount of time you're on your feet for is:

Week 1 - 30 mins

Week 2 - 31 mins

Week 3 - 28 mins

All the above might explain why it was easier than you were expecting.

As you progress to Week 4 and further, please keep in mind that TOTAL running time - it's that that really counts - not the length of any individual segment.

Hope that helps 😎

[RumblingChest Graduate in reply to John_W]

Thank you, I get your point, but when one week I thought I was “done-in” after 90 seconds running, doubling it does seem a big leap 😀.

It just shows how amazing the body is and how clever this program is.

Thank you for your reply, I’ll not fear the jumps next time 😀.