OK folks... I need your blessing / wisdom / judgement on my first run since graduating last Tues. 
Well... I decided to run some intervals.. 10min running and then 1min walking which I did until I hit 5K. I actually used the Bluefin B210K week 1 podcast which I enjoyed.
So... does it still count as a 5K if I have a few short walkies???? I'm really happy with my run and although I wasn't fast (49:38 for the 5K) at least I now have a PB to chip away at.
The beauty of being a runner is that you make your own rules. If you say it counts, then it counts. It might not count for absolutely everyone but, unless you're running against them in a group, then why would you care? Stick to your own rules, then you'll be able to measure your own progress Happy running
^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^
Well done on the graduation. You are a successful runner. Keep it up
Fab post EM, very wise words, well said xxx
you going great guns Andy 
if you are happy then that is all that matters
Yes, absolutely it counts. It's YOUR run, did you enjoy it? Were you happy after? I think so to both of those - you go for it however you want to!
Yep... i'm going to take it as my first ever 5k... I know that there are no fixed rules... Think it was just me being a bit silly about measuring my run. Yes, I did enjoy it apart from the steepish incline that I kept hitting on my run around a park multiple times.
Also got a lovely shiny C25K pin badge in the post today... so I can wear that knowing that I've completed the program and completed a 5k.
Hey - 5k is 5k - celebrate it! I did it once, having graduated about a month ago, just to see how long it would take, but I'm just back to doing my 30 mins as often as I get the chance. When that becomes easy and/or boring I will think about the next challenge.
There are many systems that recommend mostly run w regular walk intervals for all kinds of races including marathons. Some have scientifically shown improved times compared w no intervals. So yes, if you finished it, you did it! See Jeff Galloway system for validation if you need it. Congratulations!
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Argh, 1st post-grad run, 1st injury! Advice please...
