My first C25K is due to start in September!

[SkiMonday]

It’s been a while since I’ve been on here so it’s about time I posted something.

I started the training over a year ago so it’s about time I put a course together. Posted it earlier today and, so far, I’ve had four people showing interest.

As for my running, having been set a (cautious) limit of 118 bpm and advised to do two minute intervals (with one minute’s recovery), I built that up to eight intervals. I then dropped the odd recovery intervals to make it four intervals of five minutes each. With a ten minute walk to warm up and cool down, I’m covering 5k in about 45 minutes. That’s been enough to get me round a few ParkRuns.

So, although I’m still only doing recovery intervals, it seems that I’m not too far off being able to run 5k. Still a long way to go, but it’s a start.

Motivation has been an issue; for me, being able to go at a moderate pace is much more motivating than keeping the brakes on. Still, there’s still a need to exercise for diabetes control, recovery and general health. I’ve signed up for the Forest of Dean (5k) in the autumn but I’m not training with that in mind; it’s more about staying connected. Somehow, it’s not the same as training for something like an HM PB attempt. Anyhow, the C25K should help keep me focussed.

[MissUnderstanding Half Marathon]

So pleased that you’re back able to do this again. Wishing you a very happy c25k rerun ❤️❤️❤️

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thanks MU.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Good to see you back, thats all very positive

[Heartattackvictim]

I know exactly what you mean by keeping the brakes on. So a recent 'run' for me was also based on the Galloway Method. After much trial + error, I think I've found the best Galloway mix FOR ME to get distance up whilst not over-exerting the ol' ticker. A12 mins brisk walk w/u + c/d, 5 mins jog, 1 min walk. I've got up to 10 reps recently. It's about looking forward and listening to my body.

[TailChaser Marathon]

Welcome back SkiMonday. All the best for your continued recovery and completing your goals 👍

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Yay SM, great to see you back! The C25K will certainly keep you focussed, so enjoy!

[RunWillie Marathon]

Great to have you back SkiMonday 😍

[Run46 Half Marathon]

Taking others through their C25K journey sounds like a brilliant plan, their enthusiasm will hopefully be catching and make you realise how well you're doing. Good luck and enjoy 😊

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Hello hello 👋 it’s great to see you running again and back here SM and with such exciting news!

Did you ever think, when you started C25K, that you’d be coaching others through it?

I’m sure it’ll be a great success.

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Hi IP

Don’t think I had much of a plan when I started C25K. Although I guess I might have had some thoughts about trying to beat my time for power walking an HM. A little while after graduating, I remember wondering how far I could go if I kept to a comfortable pace.

Think I’d have been surprised to learn that I’d be leading a C25K course though.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

This running lark has a lot to answer for!

[Katnap Marathon]

Great to hear from you SkiMonday Being a patient patient is probably the toughest aspect of your training.

Keep running. Keep smiling!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[Instructor57]

Excellent!

So good to see this 🙂💪

[Cmoi Marathon]

Hey, so good to see you back here SkiMonday , and to know that your recovery's continuing. Enjoy C25K from the other side, as it were - it'd be great to hear how things go!

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to Cmoi]

Thanks Cmoi.

Thought I might post some updates on the C25K forum.

[misswobble Marathon]

Great new SKM. So pleased you’re back at it 💪

C25k is a life saver isn’t it. Where would we be without it 🤷‍♀️

I loved the follow-up Stepping Stones podcasts too 🙂🏃‍♀️

It does require focus, and hopefully will be one of the means to get you back to health and running regularly

Good luck with it. 😀💪👍

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon in reply to misswobble]

Thanks MW

Our club runs tend to vary between 5k & 8k so I guess I might end up extending the C25K into a C28k!

Although I’m aiming to follow the standard programme (so that they can use the app to fill-in), I may well end up adjusting depending on how the group progresses. On the other hand, we might end up doing the 9 weeks exactly as scheduled in the plan.

One of the group seemed a bit daunted to learn that I’ve scheduled two sessions a week. Decided to wait until R2 to mention that there’s a “homework” run making it three a week.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

😀 I hope all goes well with it 👍

[SkiMonday Ultramarathon]

With just over two weeks to go ‘till the start, I’ve set up a WhatsApp group and added all the participants who’ve signed up so far. Somehow, that brings it much more into focus in my mind.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to SkiMonday]

I was in a local tiny run group and we organised ourselves on WhatsApp. Very useful tool 🙂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Good to see you back! Albeit not at the pace you crave, you know you;re making progress. Hopefully the C25K course will give you sufficient distraction for the short term.