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Should I stay or should I go?? ๐Ÿค”

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Hi all, I'm a recent C25K graduate and completed two Park Runs so far. My pace is improving, possibly due to new footwear or maybe that I'm just getting used to this running lark? ๐Ÿค”

I do get bored easily so I'm always trying new runs and mixing it up. I'm not sure I want to, never mind would ever be able to run 10k but then I never thought I could or wanted to run 5k!!

I guess I'm worried about losing momentum with my running so maybe I should try b210k but, I'm not sure what it actually involves or when I should start?? Help please!! ๐Ÿ™ƒ

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paul1960Graduate10

If I go, there will be trouble

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply topaul1960

If you stay it will be double! ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ˜…

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Gingernutterโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

We're on the same wave length!! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸŽถ

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toGingernutter

๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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Dexy5Graduate10

I said I didnโ€™t want to run further than 5k and now Iโ€™ve done 9k on jujuโ€™s plan. Look in pinned posts. Do get consolidation in for a few weeks first though.

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Gingernutterโ€ข in reply toDexy5

Thanks Dexy5 I will ๐Ÿ‘

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Dizzysmum17Graduate10

I agree with Dexy. I said the same and am now up to 9k on the same plan. I consolidated for a couple of months first and did a few park runs before thinking about the B210K plan. It depends on what you want to do from now. Some people just run 5k a couple of times a week and thatโ€™s enough. :)

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Gingernutterโ€ข in reply toDizzysmum17

I'm still not sure but I need to have a look at the actual plan, what I don't want is to be faced with the impossible or injury!!

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Tony_68

I have looked at the jo jo plan which is 3 runs a week building up to 10K, but not sure if I want to run the 10K, big commitment, might look into it in the spring, I graduated at the end of August, I think we all first have a bit of panic what now, I have been mixing it up, park runs, longer runs, I am at 7 k did my first tempo run this morning to park run, a slow steady 1.5 kw run which for the first time since c5k made me think how far I have come, running and breathing easy makes you feel super fit and I did pb at park run, so keep running keep mixing it up donโ€™t rush into it and happy running ;)

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Gingernutterโ€ข in reply toTony_68

Thanks Tony_68 I think I'm a little bit in the panic mode, a few more park runs and I'll be bored of the circuit, others are a bit of a drive a way do then the lazy bit kicks in...

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Iโ€™ve done my own thing, with the helpful advice of a member on here ... shout out for Jay66UK ๐Ÿ‘‹

Iโ€™m doing my 3 weekly runs - 1 x 4k, where I push myself slightly, parkrun, then a longer run which Iโ€™ve been increasing by 0.25k each week. This weekโ€™s will be 6.5k.

Doing this regularly, my times have been improving without really trying. I find thereโ€™s enough structure to keep me motivated, and seeing my times reducing is encouraging.

I know what you mean though - I stagnated after graduating.

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Gingernutterโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Wow Cheeky that sounds fantastic, well done!! That sounds like a great plan with room for flexibility without the 'big commitment' and potential disappointment!! I think I'll draw up a plan based around that if you don't mind??

On an aside..how do you create a hypertext link like you did with Jay66uk?? ๐Ÿค”

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toGingernutter

Of course I donโ€™t mind! Itโ€™s the flexibility which appeals to me too. ๐Ÿ˜€

Just pop a @ in, then start typing the name you want .... Gingernutter - see, it works! ๐Ÿ˜€

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Gingernutterโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Thanks but either you are mentioned in four replies or it didn't quite work on my phone ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toGingernutter

๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ Well thatโ€™s my tech knowledge all used up now!! ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…

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Gingernutterโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Sorry Cheeky, another technical question, without an app how do you know when you've run say the extra 0.25k? Do you have to keep checking your phone or do you plot a route out beforehand? ๐Ÿค”

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10โ€ข in reply toGingernutter

I use MapMyRun and have it set to give split times every 0.25k. I used to have it running alongside C25K as well. There are loads of apps out there, but the free version of MMR is dead simple. I need dead simple! ๐Ÿ˜…

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Gingernutterโ€ข in reply tocheekychipmunks

Fantastic!! I knew you'd know!! I'll download it now! Cheers Cheeky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ™ƒ

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Deals1Graduate10โ€ข in reply toGingernutter

sorry to but in, you can also set Strava to 'tell' you how far you've gone

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Dexy5Graduate10โ€ข in reply toGingernutter

No it only works on the website not on the app I believe.

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Gingernutterโ€ข in reply toDexy5

Ahh..! the person comes up but when you click on it the whole post disappears ๐Ÿ™„

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Sandraj39Graduate10

Here's a little food for thought...the progression from 5 to 10k is easier than going from 0 to 5k. Your strength and fitness are already consolidating, hence the natural increase in pace. Now you are a runner (๐Ÿ™‚) the world is your oyster, so why not experiment a little? Some prefer the shorter distances whilst others move on to longer runs, Half Marathons, Marathons and beyond๐Ÿ˜ฎ! Good that you mix things up too - there are trail runs and road runs, and all manner of terrain and fantastic countryside out there - no reason to ever be bored! As for 10k - I guess you won't know if you like running further until you try but you can...you definately can!๐Ÿ™‚

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Gingernutterโ€ข in reply toSandraj39

Wow really? But then if I think about it then yes, that's logical (๐Ÿ––). Going from running zero minutes to 30 in less than 8 weeks still amazes me every time I do it.

I'm going to have to sort some new routes out. Thank goodness for plotaroute.com I've found some lovely places ๐Ÿ˜ thank you Sandraj39

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Stay.. go on.. stay... Ju's plan is amazing.. so steady and structured and fun too... I have done it three times already... and it has got me back on track after injury wonderfully!

Ju is a real expert, so that the plan she has put together is relaxed and safe....no pushing too hard.... which can be pretty tricky after C25K Graduation.... give it a go :)

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Summersprintโ€ข in reply toOldfloss

Hi old floss,

Have just graduated & aim on consolidating for next few weeks.

Can I ask? Where can I find ju jus plan?to support me to b210k????

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSummersprint

It is a pinned post..you can start at Week one. This round ends in a weeks time and the new one begins.. but the plan is the same...

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

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Dexy5Graduate10โ€ข in reply toOldfloss

Iโ€™m on the IC Oldfloss so you can leap ahead of me again now. Save space on the podium though.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toDexy5

Oh blimey.....!!! You may still overtake me yet :) Just off out now! Chilly Brrrr!

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Gingernutterโ€ข in reply toOldfloss

Oh well, seeing as you asked so nicely ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

Cheers oldfloss! I'm up for a challenge!๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

Give ju-ju- 's 10k plan a go. It's a lot of fun and very well thought out.

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Gingernutterโ€ข in reply to

Thanks FlickM3 ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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GoogleMeGraduate10

There's also the business of beginning to round out the overall fitness approach, things which will support the running.

Don't overlook the Quests here either as something to provide focus.

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Gingernutterโ€ข in reply toGoogleMe

Thank you, that should be enough to keep me interested ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘

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misswobbleGraduate10

Getting to 10 k is fun. It was my fave thing Run with Ju Ju Itโ€™s a no brainer๐Ÿ˜ƒ You can do all the C25k+ podcasts Too ๐Ÿ’ช

Post Ju Ju itโ€™s the kick ass Sami Murphy podcasts. Lots of free fun ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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Gingernutterโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

Thanks Misswobble ๐Ÿ˜ A friend of mine who was an inspiration..she doesn't look like my idea of a 'runner' yet for the last year or so she's run 10k races, and is running a 10k where we live today. This is a route I use though they do it twice, but it got me thinking..

There's a 10k race nearby in march..maybe that would be a good goal?? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ™ƒ

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misswobbleGraduate10

Itโ€™s always good to have a goal. As long as you go through the distances by no more than10% increments a week youโ€™ll be ok.

Cross training starts to feature at this stage, so think about some other exercise for your non-run dayโ€™s it can be anything from walking to whatever ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Ju-Ju programme is going to be your first port of call See her inspirational weekly videos ๐Ÿ’ช

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Gingernutterโ€ข in reply tomisswobble

I will, big cheers and believe me I'm not reckless by nature, methodical... However other exercise wise I am limited due to having 2 discs in my back trimmed 2yrs ago so running is my 'go to' excercise apart from hiking..but when do you fit that in with 3 runs a week, full time work, 2 cats and a social life...๐Ÿ™„ ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ I joke, as i am blessed xx

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misswobbleGraduate10

Walking is good! I walk everywhere these dayโ€™s. Have done for a long while.

It could be yoga or Pilates. Both good for backs. Running uses a lot of core and upper body muscles so beefing those up a bit is a boon Zumba, dancing round the kitchen, cycling, swimming. Youโ€™ll think of something ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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