Onwards and upwards

[MrskittyC]

So I’ve graduated from the c25k programme and am so happy that I’ve been able to do four 5k runs (as well as some shorter runs). I really want to keep pushing myself to go further and maybe improve my pace. I can’t exactly say I’m enjoying running but definitely feel the need to head out 3 times a week so think I’ve got the bug 😊

[pinkaardvark Graduate10]

Getting the enjoyment can take time. It does certainly get easier in a way, well lets say it gets more controlled. You get better equipped for dealing with the toxic ten and your stamina improves so you can cope with more. I'm 6 months in and now working towards 20k but I wouldn't necessarily say I enjoy it, I do get a big high from a good run though

Keep building on those 3 runs, you'll be at 10k in no time at all

[O505k Graduate10]

Congratulations on your graduation and running the 5ks. Really great achievement.

If you want to increase your distance have a look at the pinned posts called 10 is the Magic Number. ju-ju- has devised a plan that takes you from 5k to 10k. This runs as a rolling programme you can join at any time and repeat weeks if you need to.

Happy running.

[Nictwit]

I think wanting to get out there is the most important thing to keep hold of ☺

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Fantastic... it’s so important to keep at it as a lot of folk drop off after graduation. Well done 😎

[Razouski]

Well done, you’re doing great. It’s worth doing a few weeks of consolidation at 5k/30 mins before wanting to push for longer distances. The last thing you want is to risk injuring your newly found running legs.

Try finding new routes to run , or get a new playlist if you run with music, and I’m sure the enjoyment will come.

[SW16 Graduate10]

Its exciting, all this beyond 5k stuff, isn’t it? Am at the same sort of stage and enjoying the feeling of getting stronger. Bug bitten here too!!

[MrskittyC Graduate10]

Thanks for all the lovely supportive comments. I checked out ju-ju’s plan yesterday and i have to say it has scared me a little! I know so many of you have succeeded with it but I feel like I’m not strong enough to increase my distance a km per week just yet. I have decided to have at least another couple of weeks of consolidating before increasing my distance as I do still struggle to make it to 5k some days (only 4.5k today 😕). Not giving up though, just might take me a little longer than most 😁

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10 in reply to MrskittyC]

There are the c25k + podcasts if you fancy a change Mrskitty..Stepping stones, Stamina and Speed three seperate runs to try😊xx

[MrskittyC Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you, will definitely check them out 👍