Advice on what to do next from some more experienced runners!

[Reluctantrunner40]

Hi there, I graduated from C25K 4 weeks ago and have been running 3 times a week, every week. I’m still loving it more than I ever thought I would! Even more so with everything going on - finding it lifts my mood more than ever 😊.

Anyway, reason for my post is I need a bit of advice on what to do next... since graduating I’ve done 2, 30 mins runs and 1, 40 minute run a week, my pace has increased over this time, so still got that fab feeling from C25K of improving all the time! But what should I aim for next? Should I make my runs longer or try and go faster? Would love to hear your thoughts!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Congratulations on your running, you could try and get the the 10K podcasts, B210K or try Ju Ju's Magic 10, that is a program week by week gradually increasing your running distance to 10K

[Reluctantrunner40 Graduate10 in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you, Ju Ju’s Magic 10 looks like it would suit me, gradually improving week by week. I was happy just doing my own thing when I first graduated but feel like I need a plan again now! ☺️

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Its totally up to you what's next but if you're interested this is the plan that lots of people used to go further . You can do the time or distance. Good luck😊

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

[Reluctantrunner40 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you, this does look like it would suit me, I need another plan to follow now! ☺️

[mrrun Graduate10]

Should you go longer or faster is your call only. Both, maybe? I normally use my feelings as a guide. The beauty of amateur running is that there aren't rules but our own rules of chaos and freedom.

[damienair Administrator]

Well done on your progress so far. You’ve done great.

5K is a great distance. To be honest I think you should get used to running 5K x 3 times per week for another month before moving onto 10K. It will stand to you.

When all this craziness is behind us give parkrun a go. There’s nothing like chasing a PB time and striving each week for improvement.

Enjoy and happy running.

Damien

[MrsRDj Graduate10]

I did JuJu's Magic 10 plan and joined the Bridge to 10k group on here, found it really supportive and motivational