What next

[Raspberrypink]

Hi all. I completed my 10k last night on the magic plan. I’m not up to starting half marathon training. I think 10k might be my limit. Any tips on what to do next? What sort of distances/ other training should I be doing a week? Thanks

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

Yeah yeah we all said that. You’ll be doing a half marathon next year 🤣

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[Raspberrypink Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99]

Not sure about that! 😂

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Congratulations! Personally I’d recommend some consolidation work like we advise for new C25K graduates, it’s good to do every few months and milestones seem to be the most logical time to do them. Like the 5k/30 minutes consolidation 10k will become easier. This way you also have time to think what you want to do next... the choices are endless really.

[Raspberrypink Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks. Yes I’ll try and do that

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

What do you think you'd like to do?

For now just enjoy it, if you want to go a bit further just don't break the 10% rule. Try some fast short and slow long runs. See what feels good, fits into your lifestyle and works for you. 👍🏻😁

[Raspberrypink Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thank you. Good advice 😊

[sTrongFuse Graduate10]

Just carry on here. I've built to around the 12k mark so that I'm comfortable running 10k but that's about as far as I go. A typical week for me is one longer run (8-12k), one shorter run (4-6k) and then either parkrun or rugby on Saturday mornings. Works for me and I also have no desire to train for or run a marathon.

[Raspberrypink Graduate10 in reply to sTrongFuse]

Thanks. Yes that sounds like a plan! 😊

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

You could always see if there’s a 5k or 10 k race near you and get your first bit of bling 🏆🥇🥈🥉🏅

[Raspberrypink Graduate10]

Good idea! Thanks

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Well done for achieving 10k. It’s a great distance. 👊 As the others have said, you could consolidate 10k for a while - maybe run it once a month, and also do 5k (PR?) and even try some intervals (I recommend JogRunSprint).

Then see what grabs your fancy. You might be ok with that, maybe entering some 10k races, or you may consider sneaking up in distance and going for your next badge - 10 miles (16.1k) or even beyond. 😀

Basically it’s up to you, but never say never. Ask me - and countless others! 😅😅

[Raspberrypink Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks. Some good ideas. I will definitely try the intervals! Good luck with your next adventures! 😊

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Well done Raspberrypink! That first 10k really feels special! 👍😀

[Raspberrypink Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks very much

[Coacorunner]

Well done on your 10k.I did my 10k in July and now trying to run 10 miles🙈That will probably be my limit.

[Raspberrypink Graduate10]

Well done to you. Good luck for the 10 miles 👍🏼

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Congratulations Raspberrypink!

Brilliant acheivement👌👏👏 it feels great doesn't it. 😊

Enjoy your running, mix things up, long and short runs...new routes and maybe enter an event if you want to.😊xxx

[Raspberrypink Graduate10 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks. I will try new routes and short runs! 😊

[Run46 Graduate10]

Well done you on completing your 1st 10K, fab 🎉...if it was me I'd recommend a lay down but then I haven't exceeded 6K yet so 10 sounds exhausting! 😆 Enjoy what ever you decide to do 👍

[Raspberrypink Graduate10]

Thank you. A lie down sounds good but onwards and upwards! Good luck to you in your running adventures! 😊