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first 5k on sunday... a little worried

  • 07-03-2014 1:19pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,337 ✭✭✭positivenote


    HI all,
    I started the C25K plan just after Christmas and have my first ever 5k on Sunday morning. I have only completed 8 weeks of the c25k and had to stop 'jogging' on Wednesday due to getting pins and needles in my legs. This was the first time this had happened and im thinking that maybe my body is saying your not able to be 'jogging' this distance yet (It was 28 mins). I'm just wondering how I should approach the event on Sunday morning and surely setting a goal 'time' would be silly, and just getting through it will be an achievement?
    Cheers


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,694 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    HI all,
    I started the C25K plan just after Christmas and have my first ever 5k on Sunday morning. I have only completed 8 weeks of the c25k and had to stop 'jogging' on Wednesday due to getting pins and needles in my legs. This was the first time this had happened and im thinking that maybe my body is saying your not able to be 'jogging' this distance yet (It was 28 mins). I'm just wondering how I should approach the event on Sunday morning and surely setting a goal 'time' would be silly, and just getting through it will be an achievement?
    Cheers


    Think of it as the next day of your training. Jog for X minutes, walk for Y minutes. Rinse and repeat.

    You haven't finished the full lot of training so don't worry about the time. Just get around the course. And you will.

    Best of luck :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,697 ✭✭✭MaceFace


    Something I remember hearing over a tannoy before my first 10 mile - it's not the distance that will get you, it's your speed.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,694 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    MaceFace wrote: »
    Something I remember hearing over a tannoy before my first 10 mile - it's not the distance that will get you, it's your speed.

    Holds true for any distance. I remember that being said at the Expo before my first Dublin Marathon.

    After which I lost my watch and had no idea what pace I was running... :


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭link_2007


    Holds true for any distance. I remember that being said at the Expo before my first Dublin Marathon.

    After which I lost my watch and had no idea what pace I was running... :

    And broke the world record?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,694 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    link_2007 wrote: »
    And broke the world record?

    Yes.

    For earliest collapse.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭SamforMayo


    HI all,
    I started the C25K plan just after Christmas and have my first ever 5k on Sunday morning. I have only completed 8 weeks of the c25k and had to stop 'jogging' on Wednesday due to getting pins and needles in my legs. This was the first time this had happened and im thinking that maybe my body is saying your not able to be 'jogging' this distance yet (It was 28 mins). I'm just wondering how I should approach the event on Sunday morning and surely setting a goal 'time' would be silly, and just getting through it will be an achievement?
    Cheers

    Slow and steady wins the race as the saying goes, line up near the back so you don't get swept along and start too fast, aim to jog as much of it as you can but sure if you need a walking break no harm, just pick it up again. Relax and enjoy, well done on your progress to date.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,337 ✭✭✭positivenote


    well have to say that was a brilliant buzz... my first ever 5k, only started my c25k just after christmas. Didnt think i would be able to jog for the whole run, but did and finished quicker than 30mins (waiting on official time). The sense of achievement is brilliant and im now on the look out for another one to register for.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,433 ✭✭✭✭LuckyLloyd


    Great stuff! Keep at it now, that's the key part. But well done.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,161 ✭✭✭frag420


    I started after Xmas too. After two weeks I had to take a few weeks break as ankle was swollen. Got straight back into it though and up to 26 mins now. I am concentrating on time jogging/running so as to build up stamina but will be looking to do first 5k next sat morning as comfortable doing 4.7k currently.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭SamforMayo


    well have to say that was a brilliant buzz... my first ever 5k, only started my c25k just after christmas. Didnt think i would be able to jog for the whole run, but did and finished quicker than 30mins (waiting on official time). The sense of achievement is brilliant and im now on the look out for another one to register for.
    That brilliant, well done. Depending where you are there might be free park runs in your area, a timed 5 km every week on the same route. Also don't forget to keep gradually increasing the distance. Enjoy.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,337 ✭✭✭positivenote


    just thought id update this a bit. Since I finished the 5k I haven't been able to get out jogging again due to injury, but I went out tonight. Its been over 3 weeks since I completed the 5k in 28.17 mins and I have to say I struggled to jog for 10mins. This said im presuming by getting out there again on a regular basis it wont be long until im back to being able to keep going for approx 30mins. With this in mind i have just registered for the 5mile in clontarf in July, I honestly think that having a race to target towards is a brilliant motivator to get out and put the training in...
    I suppose having done the C25K app, im wondering about 5k to 8k apps that can be recommended, or even any advice to help me get to the distance and maybe increase my time a bit.
    Thanks a million


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,722 ✭✭✭nice_guy80


    Well done.

    Best thing you could now do is keep up the training and make sure you're doing lots of mobility and stretches for the legs.

    If you're unsure of all that, go see a decent strength and conditioning coach who has a clue about running.

    Also, shedding some weight makes it so much easier to run.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,694 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    I suppose having done the C25K app, im wondering about 5k to 8k apps that can be recommended, or even any advice to help me get to the distance and maybe increase my time a bit.
    Thanks a million

    There's an app for that!

    Well, there are a few.

    B210K (Bridge to 10K) is a follow on from the C25K.
    As is Gateway to 8K. There's also One Hour Runner.

    I'd be inclined to go for B210K in your position. You'se enjoying it so you'll go beyond 8k. The 10k one will cater for all your running needs in the short term :)


  • Posts: 0 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Dakota Yellow Sucker


    There's also ease into 10k which is a bit more gradual
    my ipod is too old and uncool for these apps so I just kept pushing 10 mins extra at a time. First half hour is always hard, after that it gets into 'could do this forever', eventually


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