I have completed c25 twice this year!
After my first graduation I completed 12 weeks consolidation runs of 3 x 30mins with 2 x 5min walks, weekly then a health scare literally stopped me in my tracks! All is fine but it took several weeks to get results & during that time I lost the incentive to run
Took me a while & a lot of talking to but I started again late July whizzing through c25 with a run every other day so re graduated a lot quicker this time
I set a goal of the 5km race for life (last Sunday) -it was my 25th year of taking part & I was determined to run the route this year - managed it in 40mins - I’m 63.5, it was hot & my watch said it was 3.6miles! But anyway I’ve learnt through this site it’s not all about speed - kept on running!
Then, no runs - all week; put the time to one side, downloaded more music I like, downloaded some 30min runs on Nike app all to no avail I just could muster the energy
So I’m very chuffed to say I have just completed a 30min run, in rain showers & cut it fine - got back just before dusk
I’m not sure if this is good advice but worked for me, I gave myself loads of short milestones on route - I’ll run to next field gate - then next large oak tree etc etc told myself its ok to walk home at least I’m doing it etc. drafted in my head what I’d write here! & before I knew it I was home
Happy running thank you everyone for your inspiration
week3run1 ✅. 3 x 17 mins with 1 min walks. 
