Beginner - Training for a 10K run in 6 weeks!!!!!!

[Lully2011]

Ok, so I've agreed to run a 10K run in 6 weeks time

I dont know what I have let myself in for. I downloaded the app - Couch to 10K. The app has a 12 week schedule, I havent got 12 weeks so I skipped 6 weeks and started on week 6! 3mins running and 2mins walking, Well I managed it. Arrived at the house like a tomato and gasping for breath !!

I've to go out again today and I'm aching all over! Really dont want to go but I'm not going to give up now.

Anyone used this app before? Or even trained for a big run like that in a small space of time, I'm very much so a beginner so any ideas/tips would be greatful!!!

 

[ILoveShoes]

Hiya,
I've not used the app, but I'm a runner, so I might be able to help a bit.
First of all, you should run at a steady pace that you can hold a conversation at. If you can't talk, you're probably going too fast.
I always find the first 10 minutes of a run the worst, it gets a lot easier after that (in my opinion).
Also, I think if you can run 4 miles without stopping, before the 10k, then you'll do just fine at the event. The atmosphere will carry you around the last 2 miles.
For your first event, I wouldn't worry about trying to finish in a certain time, I'd just concentrate on finishing.
I hope that helps. Let me know if there's anything specific I can help with
Good luck xx

 

[Lully2011]

I have noticed the app says aim to finish within 45 mins - THAT WILL NOT BE HAPPENING I'll be happy if I actually see the finish line ha!
Thanks for the tips, I heard about being able to hold a conversation, I'm not running with anyone so I'll just sing aloud god help everyone around!

 

[ILoveShoes]

Ha ha - well, I've been running for about 9 years; I've done loads of 5Ks and 10Ks, 4 half marathons, and a full marathon - and my best time for a 10k is 52 minutes! Although my aim is always 45 minutes!!
I reckon if you aim for around 1 hour, that's a reasonable time (about 10 minutes per mile).
xx

 

[ILoveShoes]

I hope that didn't sound dead patronising! I didn't mean it too!
It's just that 45 minutes is quite fast for a 10k (7:15 min/mile) - it's been my goal forever!
xx

 

[Lully2011]

Not at all, I totally understand what your saying, I'll prob have to walk alot/most of it. Do you think I should keep going with the app? As I said I'm walking and running at the min, should I maybe run for as long as I can or build it up?

 

[kdea547]

Wow, good luck! I don't run anymore, but I used to do a couple of miles a day. Usually no more than that, because I wasn't very good and I prefer weight lifting over cardio. I've done both C25K and just flat out building up my stamina by running as long as I can and trying to increase that a bit each time I run. Both work well, but I think C25K is less boring and less intimidating. And the soreness should lessen significantly once your muscles get warmed up on your next run!

 

[Lully2011]

Kdea547 I'm back from my run/walk, I done a little over 7K, I actually enjoyed it and thought it was a little easier and its only day 2. I'm VERY sore so I done alot of streching when I got home, hopefully I wont be as bad when I'm due to go back out.

Did you find it good for weight loss?

 

[kdea547]

I lost 30 lb in 3 months when I was really into it, but I was also pretty strict with my diet - mostly veggies, proteins, and fruits and 1200-1500 calories a day. It did make me really strong and fit, though!

 

[Lully2011]

WOW thats very good! I'm in Slimming World at the moment so thats all about fruit/veg...hopefully I start to see a difference soon to keep me going!

 

[ZoMo]

Good luck! It sounds like you are doing fabulously already! I am rubbish at long distance running, am pants at short distance too. The most I ever managed was about 2 miles in the height of my training. I might download the app though and have a go at it I will be interested to lurk here and see how you are getting on, please keep updating...you give me hope for myself!

 

[Lully2011]

Thanks ZoMo, I have never ran before but I heard about this app and decided what the hell!

I done good today but it was 3mins running and mins walking. Day three is the same but Day 4 is running for 4mins and walking for 2mins, Hopefully I'll be able.

You should go for it and we can support each other through it I'll keep you posted anyway!!

 

[ZoMo]

You have inspired me and I have started the C25K programme today. Am doing it initially on my treadmill until I feel confident enough to go out in public!

I started Slimming World (again - 4th time!!) last week and only lost 1lb on my first week so got disillusioned and went a bit mad yesterday with naughty stuff. At least it made me feel guilty enough to get on the treadmill this morning!

 

[Lully2011]

Well done, keep me posted on how your going!! I have only been out 3times so far, need to get out as many times as I can this week

I'm in Slimming World too, I think its the best by far! Good luck with that too

 

[newmummytobe]

hi, i am doing an app similar to that one but it is called get running. i am sooo unfit, am on week 2 at the moment but have been doing it for four weeks and doing each week twice to build up. i am currently running for a minute and a half with 2 mins walk in between x 6. next week is 3 minute running at a time - really feel like i wont manage that - does it get easier?! xx