On week 7 Day 2 today, still feel im a bit slow, should i just complete 9 week programme and then work on speed????

[jodymac1983]

[glendam52 Graduate]

I start week 7 tomorrow and know I am very slow would take me about 50 minutes to complete a 5k atm. I intend to finish the programme and when I can consistantly run for 30 I will increase the speed I intend to enter a 5k race when they start again next year so I know I have loads of time.

Good luck

[jodymac1983 Graduate in reply to glendam52]

i have not yet strated to measure distance yet still just timing my self, maybe i will measure distance and stop fretting about speed, im happy just to be able to get tru it, thanks for reply and good luck with week 7 too!!!

[gypsydepp Graduate]

This program teaches you how to run for 30 minutes non-stop.

When you can do that ( ie after you've 'graduated' ) thats the time to start thinking about pace/distance.

A lot of people repeat week 9 a couple of times just to get confidence.

And by then the new super-dooper podcasts will be available....they're for improving after the c25k.

Don't be in a rush....

[jodymac1983 Graduate in reply to gypsydepp]

thanks for reply, i'll keep it in mind, look forward to new podcasts ill miss lauras voice ha!! thanks again!

[hollyO Graduate]

Iam very slow too. Iam on W9 and nowhere near 5k. I will have six runs after I graduate (hopefully this Sunday), to cover as much distance as I can before my Race for Life. I will have to build up stamina in order to complete the course. Speed will have to come later - or maybe never !!

Good luck!

[jodymac1983 Graduate in reply to hollyO]

good luck to u with your race !