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First post graduation run!

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GeorginaJBGraduate
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Wasn't sure what to do after completing c25k so decided to try 5k+ with Laura. It nearly killed me - hadn't realised quite how slow I've been running but I did the first podcast and it is really good for getting the pace up. Looks like Laura will be my running buddy for a while now.

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Greenback-Boogie

Impressive

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Good for you, and well done, but, ( there is always a but isn't there?) it is a plan, to just take some time to consolidate your success!

Many of the graduates found taking runs for fun, just because you can, I called my runs for joy... are really useful.

Making sure you consolidate those 30 minute runs, is essential and maybe vary your distances etc, have fun too. Our running legs take a lot of time to build up and stamina and core strength too. C25K started this process and we need to continue that process.

Be kind to yourself at this early stage, get out there, try different things too, lots of exciting things like intervals, strides, short runs, and long and after a week or so... then think about the C25K+ podcasts, they are great for so many of the disciplines in our running..I love Stamina and Speed.. and many of us incorporate them into our runs even now:)

Laura was missed by many of us after Graduation, but she will wait for you for a couple of weeks:)

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misswobbleGraduate

These C25k+ podcasts trio are really good! I run them a lot as I left them on my MP3 player and now run them as they crop up

Laura gives you the beat so don't worry. I felt they really brought my running along

Just continue to go steady 🙂

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