My 10K this year

[MelwynD]

So my company does this RUN every year and I typically do the C25K program about 2 months before it every year. Then I taper off quickly until next year's RUN. This year I had time to only complete week 9.1 but still went for the 10K anyway (I do it the run-walk style).

Last year was interesting, where because of the pandemic I didn't do any running, but only walks of about 3 -4 KMS. Then I just went for the 10K run on race day. I played week 2 of C25K 3 times to cover the distance :). I guess the benefits of C25K are so great that the previous year's training still had some residue impact even after a year!

[drun]

Coming back into running after a long absence risks injury and it is advised that anyone returning to the programme after a break starts again from day one as it is designed so your body gets used to running again.

If you haven't already this is essential reading for those starting the programme and returning after a break.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Good luck on your journey

[MelwynD Graduate in reply to drun]

Yes, agree. This year I had done till week 9.1

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to MelwynD]

Congratulations.

While completing C25K prior to your 10k will have partly prepared your body by rebuilding resistance to injury, following up with a 10k plan, such as the Golden plan on the Bridge to 10k forum would be a far more thorough preparation.

It does take several months to fully lose the physical advantages your body has developed by running regularly. Please do not underestimate the effect that aging has on your body. Because your system works one year does not necessarily mean you will get away with it subsequently.

If you followed the plans up to 10k and maintained your running, you would have much clearer long term health benefits and your risk of injury while undertaking your annual 10k would be vastly reduced.

Take care

[MelwynD Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Yes, fully agree. Need to plan better for next year's 10K.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to MelwynD]

Why not just carry on running?

[MelwynD Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Yes, that is the endeavor... trying to fit in atleast 1 run in a week to start with.