Just dipping my toe

[SandieF]

In the water 😂. Not sure I’m ready for this quite yet as I’ve only just graduated and need to consolidate and speed up a bit (a lot!) first. But thought I’d get to know what it’s like ‘on the other side’ and assure myself your not all speedy, scary, sergeant major, shouty, triathlete types haha

Hopefully I’ll be able to join you ‘officially’ soon 👍😁

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Hi Sandie, Welcome to the Bridge forum. You will recognise lots of the names on here...all still out there enjoying our running and doing our best😊xx

We only shout from the rooftops when we acheive *that* run...some are speedy but we try to slow them down 😄...

You will be fine, join the Quest if you like while you consolidate. There is one every month and also a weekly 'chat' post like on C25k.😊xx

Now the Marathon and Race support site....is where the scary stuff happens.😉

[SandieF in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

I think I’ll be giving that one a wide berth for quite some time 😂

Thank you. I like shouting from the rooftops too 🤣

[Rammy75 Graduate10]

Remember it’s not about speed, a slow 10k is the same distance as a fast 10k!

[SandieF in reply to Rammy75]

10k! 😂. That is the stuff of dreams atm. I shall be shouting when I reach 5k 👍😁

[Rammy75 Graduate10 in reply to SandieF]

And you will, make sure you shout loud!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to SandieF]

Yes SandieF , I an in the same boat. Enjoying the running and unsure whether I want to do longer than 5k, but when I get there I may feel differently. Notice that I said when not if. 😉

[SandieF in reply to Dexy5]

I am totally with you on the ‘when’ not ‘if’. In fact I can’t wait to say I’ve done 5k. But can’t see myself stopping there either. I like to have a goal even if it’s just an extra 0.01 of a K 😂. Still slow &steady eh 👍

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to SandieF]

Well I managed 4.5k along the prom this morning and with 1 more run before Parkrun on Saturday I might even make it all the way. I have just downloaded Strava and I like the way it tells me my pace every 500m so I will be able to control it. My running buddy hubby will be doing his 50th Parkrun so he will be well ahead of me. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️☀️😎

[SandieF in reply to Dexy5]

50 parkrun?! Wow!! Good for you for doing it. I’m sure you’ll do great 👍

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to SandieF]

Yes I’m going to stick an I’m 50 banner on his back and he will then qualify to buy a Parkrun 50 t-shirt .

[sallenson Graduate10]

Phew!! You're here too!!

[SandieF in reply to sallenson]

Yup. Ha! You cannot escape Mwahaha 👹🤣

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10]

Hi Sandie and welcome! Everyone is lovely here - just us c25ker grads from when time began!! 😬 Same achievements, questions and support but this time for 10K or other. 😊😊

[SandieF in reply to Ripcurlrana71]

Hi 👋😘. All sounds good. I’m really looking forward to joining the quest. Eventually 😁

[JennyH10]

Hi Sandie 👋 yeah it’s exactly the same as the c25k group, we’re all learning and trying to improve. You’ll love it and feel very welcome.

There’s a fantastic wealth of knowledge, experience and friendly advice here which is really helping me to stay motivated 😁.

Also I’m certainly not a speedy scary sporty triathlete type, I’m just pleased that I’m getting out there at all 😆

[SandieF in reply to JennyH10]

Hi Jenny. Thank you. That’s good to know. Now I’m really looking forward to starting a whole new programme but I’m determined to do my 3 weeks consolidation first. Feeling something almost like excitement now 😂

[YoureDoingGreatPet Graduate10]

It’s not too bad in here Sandie, I’ve just done week1 of juju’s Plan, it’s nothing you can’t manage after c25k. Nice and steady, you’ll be fine 😉🐌

[SandieF in reply to YoureDoingGreatPet]

Thank you! Crazy isn’t it, how I feel like I’m starting as a newbie again 😂. I suppose I am in a way though x