B201K Week 1 run 3 - 6 whole K!!

[Stefliser]

Well, I set out last night to crack the final run of week 1 of the B210K programme.

Run 2 was a brilliant run, and I was on a real high after that. But when it came to run 3, I just wanted to get round. It had been a busy week at work, and I didn't want to do anything silly like starting too fast. I've made that mistake before!!

So off I went, thinking I should calm down, take it slow, and just enjoy getting around. I kept saying 'time doesn't matter. Just slow down and enjoy it!'

Half way round I noticed that I'd done 3K, so the 6K was possible in the 43 minutes total. But again, I really just wanted to finish. I carried on. When the Garmin told me I'd knocked another minute and 20 seconds off my 5K time, I nearly fell over! (Which would have been a real shame and would have spoiled all the good work, lol :-D) I kept going, and halfway through the last 10 minute run I finally allowed myself to concentrate on the time and go for it to finish the 6K. And I did it!!!

I wasn't sure if going back to doing intervals was going to suit me, but it's been great! Just the one minute walking breaks are a real help, and are definitely improving my pace. Whether the benefit will still be there when I go back to longer runs remains to be seen, but it's all good so far.

Also, just another plug for the Garmin - I love it! It helps keep me going, tells me when I'm going too fast or too slow, and gives me loads of concrete things to be proud of when I get back. All of which makes me want to get out there again even more!!

Roll on tomorrow!! Week 2 - here I come!

[greenlegs Graduate]

Interesting - that's a big lump knocked off your 5k time! Glad you didn't fall over too!

Garmin's are an expensive toy - but I just keep telling myself they're a lot cheaper than exercise classes/gym memberships. And sooooo much fun!

My hubby lived just down the road from where you were running, when we were at uni (a very long time ago). Funny to see it on the garmin map.

[Stefliser Graduate in reply to greenlegs]

Yes - other than my trainers (which were half price in Sports Direct) and my running kit (ditto), this whole fab programme has cost me nothing at all!

So the Garmin was a treat and a reward for finishing the C25K, and motivation to keep going afterwards! And I LOVE it!!

It must be strange seeing familiar streets on the map - it's a great part of the town to live in. We only moved here 6 months ago, and we really like it.

[Monemy]

I'm telling myself that if I stick to running for long enough (not sure how long that is), I might offer myself a Garmin as a reward

PS: I sound ignorant but what is B210K that everyone keeps talking about? Is it a paying programme?

[Stefliser Graduate in reply to Monemy]

B210K is Bridge to 10K (or rather, to 60 mins). There are a few of them out there, but the one I'm following is a 5 week programme to take you from 30 to 60 minutes. You go back to intervals, which I was nervous about, but it's really seeming to suit me

If you're interested there's a link to the podcasts in this blog:

couchto5k.healthunlocked.co...

Enjoy

[Monemy in reply to Stefliser]

Thanks very much, I'll look into it

[Bluepiano Graduate]

That sounds like a good run, it is ace when it all seems to fall into place, I cannot wait to c210k! Garmin s are great, I don't go running anymore, I go data collecting