Nearly there what next

[ragdollscot]

Week 9 run 1 complete I can't believe I have for here I am so proud of myself although I don't think I can keep it up without the app what is there to keep me going after week 9 run 3 any advice xx

[tfcmagpie Graduate]

I hope I can get there too! Well done on your achievement and enjoy the feeling of it today!

[Hidden]

You should be proud indeed!

It is often a tricky period post graduation as you find out what you want to do next. The usual advice is to consolidate the three runs of 30 mins each week. There are stepping stones podcasts or you can start the programme again with intervals of slow running and faster running. You could start increasing distance to get to 5k (if you haven't got there yet) or to 10k; sticking to 10% max increase each week or work on your speed.

Most of all enjoy yourself 🏃‍♀️👋👍😊

[ragdollscot Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I have downloaded the podcasts and I did wonder about repeating the programme again as I haven't made it to 5k yet I don't know which to do 🙈Xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to ragdollscot]

Just wait..... this is a great journey.. enjoy it and go with it... the rest will follow

[Hidden]

For me it has been joining Park runs. I go every week I am free at that time and then I have to do at least one other run in the week to make sure my Park run time doesn't get slower.

About to try stepping stones podcast this week as I am a few weeks past graduation and I think it's time to vary it a bit.

[ragdollscot Graduate in reply to Hidden]

The nearest park run to here is 2 hours away 🙈 We live in the sticks ha ha I wish there was one I see so much about them on here xx

[Hidden in reply to ragdollscot]

That's a shame.

[ragdollscot Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Can't complain really advantage to living in the sticks is beautiful woods and beaches to run around xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to ragdollscot]

Perfect!!! Just perfect!!!

[KLHg Graduate]

Hi there,

After graduation I was a bit intimidated by all the 10k apps so I've gone rogue! My friend suggested just running and see what happens. I've been doing that and found my stamina is doing really well. I'm now starting to look into 10k apps. I found it a relief to take a break from the app and just go for it. I wasn't ready straight after graduation. I am really loving the running now- can't say I always did before. You've come so far, keep going... and go for it!!

[Hidden]

Hey Bluebirdrunner did a fab post last week about post graduation and consolidation. Check that out I found it helped me focus as I looked at the stepping stones stuff and it seemed a little advanced for where I felt I was. But also set yourself running reminders and stick them in your diary just doing that helped me stick to the 3 times a week. Good look post podium....

[MsFickle]

Fantastic well done I feel the same I need jo to keep pushing me I am not good at self motivation 😢

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Just get to that podium...

Then loads of consolidation runs... different routes and different runs... then maybe the C25K + podcasts....then after a few weeks.. so much more to think about