Consolidation week xxx

[Foxglove2]

I've been running 3 x 30 mins a week since I completed the programme in March, so for well over 8 weeks.

Finally this week I took the plunge and decided to try something a bit different, and did the NHS couch to 5k+ stepping stone podcast with Laura - went OK. The main thing is my sense of achievement is back. Looking forward to trying the speed one next!

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Glad you've found those. I was losing momentum in consolidation and doing the stepping stones and speed podcasts really gave me a boost. Tough but feel like they are working😆. Maybe think about the Magic Plan (either 60 mins running or 10k versions) on Bridge 2 10k after your consolidation period?

[Foxglove2 Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Thanks, yes I think that's my plan in another couple of weeks - start to add some time via the Juju magic plan

[Hidden in reply to Fionamags]

Do the magic plan. It's ace and you are ready!

[Hidden]

I'd give the Bridge to 10k a go. You've consolidated enough for me. How do you feel about it? It starts really gently and you've got more in you if you fancy it? I reckon you'd love it and you'd go further.

[Foxglove2 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Definitely ready to step up now - although gently, there's no rush.

[Katkins27]

Well done. I'm doing the same 3 x30 min runs plus an extra 5 or 10 minutes for good luck !

Let me know what you think of the stepping stones app.....i may try it

[Sonja1980 Graduate10 in reply to Katkins27]

Is the stepping stones the next nhs 5k+ app?

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Sonja1980]

And yes - they are the 5k+ podcasts.

[Sonja1980 Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Thank you!

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Katkins27]

Its not an app its a single podcast aimed at cadence training. The other one that I've done is the speed one which is interval training. Both pretty good. Haven't tried the third one.

[Sonja1980 Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

What’s the interval training one please? I found the speed one really tricky to keep count! 😂

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Sonja1980]

Interval training is the speed one. Just let yourself go with the beat and do what Laura tells you 😆

[Sonja1980 Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

That music tho! 😂

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Sonja1980]

Hahaha i know its pretty brutal..

[Foxglove2 Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Just tried the interval one yesterday - pretty good, enjoyed it.

[Katnap Graduate10 in reply to Katkins27]

After graduating I continued 3x runs a week but increased the time by 10% each week upto 44 minutes. So, 33m, 36m, 40m, 44m... And consolidated there

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Sounds good, we haven’t tried those

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Might be good for your quest???

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Well done Foxglove2 ...I often go back to the podcasts with Laura, just to remind myself that I can do them...they’re a real workout...and the music is a test of endurance too!!! I’m getting all sorts of inspiration this morning...I don’t know where to start!! Thankyou 😊