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[Fatbags1]

Only just graduated. What's Juju's plan? Sounds interesting. Thank you.

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Congratulations on completing c25k. After you've ran a few weeks for 30 minutes 3x per week you could give it a try 😊😊

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[Fatbags1 in reply to Buddy34]

Thank you. That's really helpful.

[damienair Administrator]

I agree with Buddy. Congratulations on your graduation from C25K. Spend a few weeks running 5K for 3 times per week for about 5-6 weeks first before moving on to longer distances. Otherwise you may risk injury. Allow your new running legs to get used to 5K first.

I got to 10K by doing exactly that. After, I continued running 5K x 3 times per week. I then picked one of these runs as a long run. I continued to run 5K twice per week and each week I just added 500 meters onto my long run.

Damien

[Fatbags1 in reply to damienair]

Thank you Damien, that does sound like a sound plan. Much appreciated.

[damienair Administrator in reply to Fatbags1]

Remember it’s a journey. And it’s your journey. I’ve been running now for 3 years since graduating from C25K. I sometimes train for a 10K race and will run 13-14K for a couple of months. But 90% of my running is at the 5K distance. I loved running at parkrun before COVID stopped everything. I run for the social side and health reasons. I lost 2.5 stone via healthy eating and running and running also helps to keep any weight gain under control.

Damien

[Fatbags1 in reply to damienair]

Good to hear. I too have lost 2stone ish during the time I've been running and healthy eating. Had it in my head if Covid got me I was as healthy as possible in fighting it

I love that this is the start of my journey. Looking forward to doing 5k with ease!!

Thank you.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your graduation. Please read this before you consider running further.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Fatbags1 in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you for pointing me towards that. Really helpful.