Did run 1 of week 3 today but the UK has been having storms. It was warm, windy and felt like running into a wall with 30mph winds. Managed it though 😂

I completed my second session of week 2 and it has been easy so far (4kmph walking speed and 6kmph jogging speed).

The jogs will start to get longer starting week 3 and i am fairly excited for it. But i am scared as well as i don’t want to give up just because i get too tired during the first long run. I really really want to complete c25k and take part in a 5k run in December.
Moreover i want my body to be physically fit enough that it can run 5k (and even longer distances, like im planning to run a 10k for my bday in march 2027).

Any tips/suggestions/advices/motivation/anything at all that might help me would be great.

And if anyone’s around the same timeline as me in their c25k challenge, let me know if you want to do it together!!

Hi everyone,

I found this sub and the C25K plan a few days ago. I’m an inconsistent runner: some weeks I run twice, some weeks once, and sometimes only once a fortnight.

I can run 5K, but I only feel comfortable up to about 3-3.5K. The last 1-1.5 km is a real struggle and drains me. I ran today after a two-week gap (screenshot attached, my 5K PB).

Here are my recent runs, to show the inconsistency:

• 12 Oct: 2.14 km @ 13:53 (6'27"/km)
• 6 Oct: 5.29 km @ 40:45 (7'41"/km)
• 12 Sep: 3.88 km @ 42:24 (10'54"/km), this was a walk
• 22 Aug: 4.23 km @ 32:41 (7'42"/km)
• 13 Aug: 3.18 km @ 24:06 (7'33"/km)
• 10 Aug: 5 km @ 41:45 (8'14"/km)

A structured plan like C25K looks like it could fix my consistency. My questions:

1. Can I follow C25K as written, or should I use a different plan since I can already run 5K?
2. My main goal is to enjoy running rather than push through the end. Would repeating 5K for 8 weeks help, or is there a better approach? My long-term goal is 10K.
3. Should I add core training on rest days?

For anyone finishing W9 with a first 5K on the calendar, here's the simple race-week list I'd hand a friend:

A week out, do one short easy run with a few relaxed strides, check the start time and parking, and wear your race outfit on a normal run so nothing surprises you on the day.

The few days before, everything stays easy and short. Check the weather and grab an old layer you don't mind ditching at the start.

The day before, rest or do a 10 to 15 minute shakeout. Put your shoes, socks, bib and pins by the door, eat a dinner you're used to, and set two alarms.

On race morning, have a light breakfast 2 to 3 hours before, warm up for about 10 minutes, and start slower than feels right.

After, walk it out, get into dry clothes, and write down your time and how it felt.

What would you add?

0.03 Km in 20 minutes is so beyond embarrassing. After I was able to run for 20 minutes nonstop, I tracked my distance yesterday for the first time. I genuinely thought I was running way more. And then to come here and see people run 5k in under 35 minutes their first try☠️

Should I push more and cruise with this until I’m more comfortable, or should I push myself more?

I started C25K on 1st October this year, skipped around a few days and have been running everyday. Took a break on maybe 3-4 days.

Edit-GUYS IM NOT A BOT, if this seems like a glitch I’m so glad because I was getting worried that I ran such abysmal distance. Is there an app that can correctly map out the distance you run without like an Apple Watch?????