Apologies for shouting but YEEAAAHHHH I've done it 😄🏃 Can't believe it, after struggling with 90 seconds just a few months ago I can now do 30 minutes.
It was a beautiful final run, up my favourite trail and for the first time I managed to get to the end of the little lane as I'd upped my pace with the excitement of it all. I think in total it was about 4K so I've still got a little way to go, but that was including hills and mud so I won't be too hard on myself.
A bit worried that I'll lose motivation now, I fancy parkrun but I know I need to keep running 3 times a week if possible. Should I just keep listening to Laura or go in search of a new podcast or app?
Anyway I'm off in search of my graduation badge (yippee!) so thanks for having me and if you're just starting out - you can do this! One of the best decisions I've made this year 😊 xx
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Congratulations! You did it! As for where you go from here, entirely up to you! I am still enjoying just listening to my own music while I build up a bit of distance but I think the Stepping stone podcasts are supposed to be good for working on speed and stamina. Haven't tried them myself yet though. Just bask in the glow for a bit if I were you!😀👍😀
I've never actually run to music (I've been using the c25k app rather than podcast, so no music there) - definitely worth a try, I'll have to dig out some running tunes!
Congratulations! I've just graduated myself, my plan is to slowly extend the time until I'm actually running 5k three times a week... And see how I go from there. If I never do any more than that I'm happy, as long as I *keep* doing it. I've got Runmeter which can tell me when to walk and run, and some bouncy music.
Fantastic! Don't worry about losing ur way, if u want to run, u will find a way. I graduated about 10 weeks ago now and run 3 X a week every week. I tried a running club, many of them have Improvers classes - I didn't settle though as I like running when and where I want but u might enjoy it. Going to parkrun is totally recommended and I am sure u would manage a steady 5k there, lovely people too and makes u feel part of the running community, I go there from time to time.
Overall though,mi am happy with my routine - Monday, Wednesday, Friday runs. I started with 3 X 30 minutes and then felt I wanted to try a 5k and so went to parkrun, a couple of weeks later increased my runs to 5k and did that for a few weeks until I felt like I could go a bit further. Have managed 6k twice this week but going back to 5k next week as I feel my legs are achy and recovery took longer than I liked.
Just monitor how you feel on a run, I always say a minimum will b 30 mins but if I can, run on to 5k and so far love running and no injuries.
Yay!!!!!!!!!!tomatopincushion!!!!!!!!!!!!(thats got to be one of the best names on here!!) Congratulations on your graduation!! Sound lovely, and challenging too with the hills and mud!! Excellent stuff!!
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