Joining big school😁

[Smile23]

Well i figured its the start of a new term and it feels like s good time to say hi to the big kids😁

Never ran until c25k and graduated 23rd August

I am currently consolidating and can run 30-45 mins and a 5k. Totally unbelievable to me.

I have just signed up for the virtual 5k race for life

Another first

I am going to consolidate for the rest of the month then aim for 60 mins and then 10k. I know i am slow but i know i can do it eventually

Any advice greatly appreciated us running newbies need all the help we can get😳

[Juliet202 Graduate10]

Welcome, Smile23 !! Sounds great ! I’m just one month ahead of you (also never run before and graduated 26th July) - and following the same plan. Working towards 10K now - maybe by end October if I can keep it up and avoid injury !! Each extra kilometre run is a new personal best !! Enjoy !! No advice really except now I’m running for longer I found I needed different shoes (more padded/supportive) and I’m aware of not overdoing it.... bit wary of a couple of twinges and realise from the advice on here is try to pace yourself and prevent injury. Easier said than done when you’ve got used to new records week after week !! 😅

[Smile23 Graduate10 in reply to Juliet202]

Thanks for the advice I have invested in some proper runners Saucony ride 13 definitely a good buy x

[CBDB Graduate10]

Welcome!

I am also ‘fairly’ new, and after C25k used the 12 week NHS fitness programme for my consolidation period ( nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/1... ) and am in the last week.

It has been a fabulous programme to strengthen my running allround. This here is where I logged my progress healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Good running! See you on here!

[Smile23 Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

Thanks i think i will look into that. X

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Welcome to tbe Bridge! I used Juju's Magic Plan to get to running for 60 minutes and then slipped over to the distance version to get to 10k. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Don't worry about speed - there are still plenty of snails on here as well. Good luck!

[Smile23 Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Yes i think i may always be a snail. However the only person i want to beat is me🤣

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Smile23]

Quite right too! although I can be quite competitive with myself at times ...

[Smile23 Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Yes thats one of my failings🤔

[Hidden]

Slow is the way to go 😊

You are making super progress. Just keep consistent and you'll get where you need to go. Keep hydrating well, every day and stretching before (dynamic) and after (static) and you'll love the journey ahead. You have so many adventures to come!

[Smile23 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Many thanks. Wow congratulations on your marathon. Cant see me ever getting that far but i am learning to never say never😁

[Hidden in reply to Smile23]

Absolutely. It's one big adventure 😊

[Over62]

Welcome on board, great to consolidate the runs and gradually build up the distance Ju Ju’s magic plan is brilliant. 👏👍

[Smile23 Graduate10 in reply to Over62]

Definitely looking like thats the way to go 😁

[NetCadet Graduate10]

Welcome! I joined quite recently too and this forum is amazing! Always someone to give advice, talk you out of a low spot or celebrate an achievement with you! Enjoy your journey and share your progress with us

[Smile23 Graduate10 in reply to NetCadet]

Yes its good to have somewhere to go when needed x

[Nilsam]

Yeah. So pleased to hear you have come over the bridge...I will read the responses with interest. 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

[Smile23 Graduate10 in reply to Nilsam]

Yes seemed like the right time 😁