Post Graduation Stepping Stones run finally completed.

[Yoyojogger]

I have just returned from my 3rd attempt at this run, after graduating recently. It's the run at 150bpm, 155 and finally 160bpm for the final five minutes. Previous two attempts left me walk/run after 20 Minutes. So this time I kept the pace but reduced my stride and completed it. Feels good. Only 4.2km in the 30' and at a slow 7.1km/h. But done. I felt like graduating had not really been successful. Hopefully can increase the stride over the next few runs

Maybe Parkrun soon. What do others recommend.

[misswobble Graduate]

Don't overstride or you'll hurt yourself. Keep your running under your hips for now

Stepping Stones podcasts are excellent training so keep doing them until you have them off pat

Parkrun is proper fun. Do it tomorrow!

Don't obsess about speed as you are a new runner and it takes time to build up safely. Slow running actually builds running legs

Have fun!

[Yoyojogger Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Thank you for your reply. I know it makes sense, and after postponing running or the excellent C25K programme for sooooo many years, I am feeling much better regarding my health. I think a Parkrun, even a bad one, will enable me to compare myself with some other people and get more advice. Wish you every success.

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Yoyojogger]

Parkrun is proper good fun. Folks there are lovely. Be sure to volunteer as well as it's such a good way to get to know folks and get a feel for the whole Parkrun thing. You can grab a cuppa and a bacon sarni etc afterwards. Folks are very friendly and supportive. They would be! They are all there for the same thing. To have a good leg stretch on a Saturday morning, or a natter with other runners/walkers on the way round. Some less able people/injured runners etc walk the 5k and it's very uplifting to see the mix of people there, all with their own stories. If you volunteer as tail runner you have the chance to hear them

[Yoyojogger Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Just noticed it says Graduate at the side of your title. I am now jealous. How do you get that? I would appreciate your guidance please? Thanks

[misswobble Graduate]

To get your Graduate badge you have to have completed C25k programme. There is a link in blue text to the right hand side of the screen. If you click on the icon it should bring up an email link for you to request your virtual Graduate badge. You can also buy a real graduate C25k badge. There should be a link to that too. I have one which I keep pinned to my run jacket and wear with pride

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Do parkrun ! I'm not fast, I don't do long distances but parkrun suits me fine ! Go !