active network espn
Community: Exchange advice in the forums and read running commentary Resources: Personal running log, calculators, links and other tools for runners News: Running news from around the world Training: Articles and advice about fitness, race training and injury prevention Races/Results: Find upcoming races and past results Home: The Cool Running homepage
Cool Running homepage  Search Cool Running Community
Click to view 2befit's profile Amateur 9 posts since
Nov 27, 2007

Oct 17, 2007 11:12 AM

What's after C25K?

Ok, so this is my last week of the C25K program. I've run the first day and tomorrow will be my second. I only have 2 workouts left and I'm kinda panicing. I'm so used to having a schedule to follow that I'm not sure what to do next. Should I continue running the 3 miles 3 times a week then incorporate runs on the off days? I'm just not sure what to do. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I just really like having a schedule so I know what I need to do.

I'm running just for me. Not a race or anything, just me. I am however going to run a 5K next weekend but it's just for fun for our school. It's not competitive or anything. My goal is to run 5 miles 3 times a week. I want to get into shape and that's my overall goal.

Thanks for any advice you might have!! This forum is great for advice!!
Click to view Steve Runner's profile Pro 65 posts since
Sep 26, 2007
1. Oct 17, 2007 1:06 PM in response to: 2befit
After I ran my first 5K, I had the same dilemma...which is why I began training for my first 10K.

I'd suggest something similar for you....there are alot of really great programs out there, and most will not be a huge deviation (at the start) from what you are running now.

Best of luck, and congratulations on getting this far!! Very cool!

- SR

------------------
Phedippidations: the PodCast for Runners at SteveRunner.com[/URL" target="_blank">
Click to view renumeratedfrog's profile Amateur 19 posts since
May 12, 2005
3. Oct 17, 2007 1:45 PM in response to: 2befit
You need to have a goal if you want to keep improving. Running the same routine every week is a recipe for burnout. The goal doesn't have to be terribly ambitious, though. If you don't want to train for a marathon, just try adding another mile to your weekly mileage.

I would recommend this book: "Daniels' Running Formula" by Jack Daniels. It has several running programs, from beginner to elite, and contains some interesting advice.

http://www.amazon.com/Daniels-Running-Formula-Jack/dp/0736054928/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-1574897-3487169?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1192644460&sr=8-1[/URL" target="_blank">