Robertbrahmane Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Thanks C25k I just finished week5 day3 with 20 mins run, no walking in between, which was impossible 5 weeks before. However, I have a question, When I look at week6 day1 and day2 they reintroduce walk in between..why these two days have walk intervals after already establishing 20 mins continuous run on previous week? or there is a good reason they are intended that way? danpincus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneRunner Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Can't answer your question, as I haven't gotten there yet but just wanted to say way to go! I'll feel proud when I get to week 6! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torus_ot Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 It is this way in the app and other c25k I have found online. Most other schedules build similar ways - 2 smaller runs then longer run at the end of the week. Also it is good for morale of troops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertbrahmane Posted August 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Thanks folks .. I will go ahead with the plan as outlined in the app. @Danerunner you are right you feel good about yourself as you progress each day.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curryholic Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 This was my question too! I'm coming up on 6:1 tomorrow morning and wondered if it was worth doing or if I should skip it and do another 10 & 10. Shooting for a 5k on labor day weekend, so no time to goof off, haha! I'll probably stick with it as is, though. Don't think I'm lacking in morale here after last week, but there is something to be said for being left with the feeling of wanting more ... just in time to start ramping up for the next few weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torus_ot Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 I was adding "bonus" runs week 5 trough week 8, but my pace at that time was quite slow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danpincus Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 I also was puzzled by that reversion to some walking, but it seems like a strategy of pacing. Â Just keep trying to make your distance match the time. Â Also, there is no law against varying the speed of your running. Â Making more and smaller steps up hills is a standard technique. Â Also, an occasional sprint can feel remarkably doable and helpful to your technique and pace. Â I am a graduate and amazed at how well I am doing now in 2.8 mile runs and 5Ks. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curryholic Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 I asked about this in another forum and they said it's like stretching your muscles - you have to back off sometimes so you don't hit a wall and/or injure yourself, and the next time you can stretch a little further. Made sense to me. I stuck to the program and knew why they did it that way. My legs were tired mid-run even on 6:1 because of the run before (and some accidental inclines in my route, oops!), but then 6:2 and 6:3 (and now 7:1 as well) were great! Trust your training! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertbrahmane Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Thanks for checking.. Yes I did exactly as per the program now in 7th week.. No challenge whatsoever.. I feel I can run 5k easily now but still going as per the program day by day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kateliterally Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 It's intended! Helps avoid injury and give your body time to build muscles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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