1st time posting in B210k..

[PVH1]

So I graduated just over 2 weeks ago and currently doing consolidation runs. Today I ran my furthest distance yet' 6km in a decent time. If I'm honest, I could have run abit more if I tried and added another km. I don't want to over do it so should I stick to my target (3x30mins p/w) or just go with the flow and run until I'm tired? I'm fully committed to this new running lifestyle and dont want to lose my mojo for it.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Today I ran my first 10k... my head and legs both said I could carry on... never listen to them! You may well be ready to come out of consolidation and, officially, on to the road to 10k, but the best advice I can give is to stick to a plan, keep the risk of injury down and although it’s not as soon as you could possibly do it, you’ll enjoy that 10k run much more.

[PVH1 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks UnfitNoMore, had a feeling I should stick with the plan. Congrats on your 10k, you must feel great esp as you felt you could carry on. I'm not sure where I wanna go with my running apart from staying fit & healthy. x

[damienair Administrator]

Wow your doing great. Sub 30 minute 5K already. 5-6K is a perfect distance and I would aim to continue as you are for a couple of months so as to nicely build up the miles on your legs. Have you tried Parkrun yet? You really should give it a go.

After 2 months add 0.5K to 1K onto one of your runs each week and build up to 10K of you want.

[PVH1 in reply to damienair]

Thanks, great advice. I'm planning a parkrun in a couple of weeks with some friends. It will be my 1st time running with anyone so looking forward to it.

[damienair Administrator in reply to PVH1]

It’s absolutely amazing and I have done a couple of 10K, 5K and 6K road races. But personally nothing compares to Parkrun. I just love it. I’ve done 38 so far and volunteered 10 times. I’m looking forward to doing some Parkrun tourism with my 10 year old Son this weekend.

Damien

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Agree stick to the plan at this stage. When you have a few more runs under your belt you can be a little more creative!😀

Oh - and welcome to the forum !

[PVH1 in reply to JonathanP]

Thank you, everyone here is inspiring me to do better x