week 3 run 1

[Rustig]

Ok. This week feels easier than the previous one. It seems like I’ve either built up some strength or finally figured out how to jog properly. Most likely both

Now I feel great and am looking forward to my next run, but I’m also a bit upset that I’m not feeling as tired after my runs anymore. The first week was the toughest so far. I remember how I rushed to the shower after coming back home, and how it took me some time to stop feeling hot after the run. But now I don’t feel like that anymore, and the thought is creeping in that maybe I’m not doing enough. Should I increase my speed a bit? What do you guys recommend?

[Tortoisenotthehare]

Well done, Rustig. You're probably experiencing an increase in fitness levels. I'd avoid going further or going faster as this could lead to injury/burnout. I'd recommend following the program as you have been doing. Best of luck.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Do exactly what you are doing... no need for speed at all.. relax and know you are doing just fine!

Just build up, run by run and week by week, ready for those lovey longer sessions Well done you!

[GrumpyOldJogger]

You should be able to hold a conversation while you jog, so don't push yourself beyond that, especially at this early stage. Week 1 is such a shock to the system (especially when you haven't run for decades) that I think some of the breathless sweatiness is psychosomatic. Now your body is getting used to the change in pace, so keep going as you are.

Incidentally I always have breakfast while I cool down after a run, then have a shower, otherwise it just makes me even hotter.

[Rustig]

Thank you so much for your advice, guys. I’m glad I asked for it. I won’t make any changes for now and will stick to the pace that feels comfortable.

[Noyoyo Graduate]

Well done you! I’m about to go and do my W3R1 and dreading it 🫣 I’m still reacting as your W1…, can’t wait for it to feel easy/er 😁 maybe by the end of W 3 perhaps….

[Rustig in reply to Noyoyo]

Let's hope! For me things has changed when I found out my own pace. It is slow. Like really slow . I was almost dying during my week 1, and people over here was recommending me to slow down. And it helped!Now I am looking forward to my next run!

[Noyoyo Graduate]

I did it! At one point I started running too early because I thought I’d missed the cue and had been walking ‘too long’ (the 3 min walk). I ran for a minute before I realised I should have been walking 😆 and yes, I’m mastering the art of slow running. It’s like magic 😁

Looking forward to run 2 on Thursday 👍🏽

[Rustig in reply to Noyoyo]

Congrats! 🎉 I've just came back from my run as well happy to find someone who is on the same week as me 😀

Is it your first time doing C25K ?

[Noyoyo Graduate in reply to Rustig]

Noooooo… my second time! I did it 3 years ago. Winter came, then an injury then the couch took over (again). I’m setting a goal of being able to to do 10k by this time next year. I think my mistake last time was my goal to complete C25k but not having anything else after that. Let’s hope it works 😉

And yes, fab to have a buddy 😁