5k in 6 weeks...im a potato

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I have a charity 5k in a little over 6 weeks, last year we walked it but I said after I wanted to run it this year.

Ive realised it is now 6 weeks and if i am going to run it i need to start something, like, tonight!

I am looking for a good (preferably free) android app that is goinf to help me with this and was after suggestions of any that people have successfully used before.

Thanks in advance :)
 
Kris_90 said:
As long as you can run at least three times per week, you'll be able to run a 5k in six weeks. Although if I remember correctly, I think the C25k is based on 8ish weeks so you may need to start on one of the later weeks.

Good luck :D
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Yeah it's 9 weeks with 3 times a week, so im just going to do alternate days so will get 4 runs a week in every alternate week :)
 
Kris_90 said:
How's the running going?
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Really well thank you :)

I've just done 3.85 miles in 49 minutes...5 minute walk, 8 minutes run, 5 minutes walk, 8 minutes run, 3 minutes walk, and then the rest running. Still using the C25K app as a starter, but then pretty much running once its done as much as i can back home. Havent missed a run day yet, a Sunday morning run with a hangover was fun :D

I just find im able to run further and further every single time without getting too much out of breath and recovering so much quicker
 
Psycho Sonny said:
you don't want to do any walking IMO.

you only do that if you are wanting to build up speed. as in you sprint/run for so long then recover whilst walking to then go all out again.

for stamina work you want to run at a constant speed for longer distances. so I would aim for 4 x 1 hour sessions a week.

for 2 of the sessions run 10K at a constant pace with no stopping allowed what so ever. this will mean you won't be running very fast. not to begin with anyway. and 10K should take around an hour to begin with or over it and then over time get quicker and quicker.

the other 2 sessions you focus on running as fast as you can for a minute then rest for 2 minutes and repeat until your hour of running is done. this will help build speed but you do need to go flat out don't cheat yourself.
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Im literally just following the coach to 5k app :) im up to 25 minutes of running now...the 5k has been postponed until July so i have a bit longer to train now :)
 
semi-pro waster said:
Well done, it's great when you can see the progress you've made. Just remember to keep taking it gradually and building up your running slowly to reduce the risk of injury as your body adapts.
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Only running every other night...pushed myself today as i've had a horrendous day at work and its helped me clear my head a bit, but only really had to push for the last 5 minutes or so, and thats mainly as it was a slight incline...but i felt good when i had finished, no aches, got my breath back pretty quick so im really happy with what the app has got me doing :)
 
So i pretty much had a complete mental breakdown at work today...got home, and have just ran 8k/5mile, nonstop in a smidgen under an hour...im so glad ive found something to throw myself into to help with the anger/frustration/depression...i reckon im going to be able to smash this 5k :D
 
Hedge said:
Well done!.

I went out for a jog tonight for first time in a LONG time. I did 5k in 36mins. Following the app has given you the confidence to get out there so keep it up. Psycho Sonny might be saying some stuff that he personally likes but I hate running and I prefer to just do bare minimum myself.

Running for as long as possible would just knock my confidence and **** me off .

Once I get my 5k time to about 25 minutes without it feeling too difficult then I will be happy. My knees prefer cycling!.
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I would never have carried on after the first few runs if it wasn't for the app...I've also now started at the gym because of my new found love of running, so when its super hot or cold outside i have somewhere i can still go to carry the running on, and am going to be working on more cardio and trying to get rid of the beer belly :)
 
Well...just under 3 months from starting, i'v managed it!

Still got a while before the actual race...was wondering how people keep track of their pace when out running...obviously with the treadmill i can adjust the speed to ensure i get under 30 minutes, im worried i'll not keep up the pace i need to do so when just running round the race...any tips/tricks/apps?
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Thanks for the replies guys :)

I do have a fitbit that will track everything, so i'll just use that.

I really had it in my head to have the 5k done in less than 30 minutes as running it for this charity means so much to me after the death of my daughter...still got a few weeks to go...im going to head down to where the race is being held and do a few trial runs to find the best racing line :p
 
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