C210K – W1, D1

As referenced in my video from this morning, I started a Couch to 10K plan this morning.

The reason for this is that, running through my head the last week or so was the knowledge that my 10K is 13 weeks away, yet the Couch to 5K plan only runs for 9 weeks. Was I to be left to my own devices for 4 weeks? What then?

So, I looked for a 10K plan and found an iPhone app for one by the same folks who make the 5K plan app I was using. This is a 13-week program (how fortuitous!), and will take me up to 3 days before my 10K; I plan to miss the last workout to allow me some additional days rest before the big day.

The Training Itself

This morning was my first day doing it, and it was easy going (again, see the video for a brief overview). I’m looking forward to the coming weeks.

The only problem was I had to cut it slightly short as I was running out of time; I was supposed to be out the door starting at 5.30, but didn’t manage to until 5.50. Come workout 2 (this Thursday), I’ll just set my alarm to go off earlier.

The early mornings and runs don’t bother me, and as it gets lighter earlier I’ll enjoy them even more, since right now I am sticking to running up and down the high street, since venturing into the park at that time isn’t ideal when it’s pitch black.