I've graduated

[Rockette]

Yes I've completed wk9 r 3 whoop . Thanks for all the advice from you all on my journey . What's to do now ? I think i will keep up running the 30mins for a couple of weeks and then gradually increase the the time till i get to 5k . Im doing 2.5 miles at the mo in 30 mins so I will work on that. I don't want to make mistakes by doing too much too soon as i have in the past so am I right in thinking I can add on 3mins a week when I'm ready ? Happy running all

[Cornish-girl Graduate]

Well done

[lardofale Graduate]

Great work, Well done to you! That's a brilliant achievement, good to have the shiny Graduate symbol isn't it!

I graduated in August and have spent the last few weeks doing exactly what you suggest you might do. The jump to 5k from 30 minutes is just a minor mental adjustment but the course has conditioned you to it so I reckon you'll be comfortably doing that soon. I now do Parkruns on a Saturday which might be an idea to kill two birds with one stone, you can run for 30 minutes and walk the rest if you want, great fun. Good luck!

[Rockette in reply to lardofale]

Thanks lardofale .yes I'm thinking of going to a park run A week on Saturday, I've done a few last time round . Enjoy yours tomorrow .

[reluctantrunner76 Graduate]

Well done, that's brilliant. Your plan sounds very good too, I might have to something very similar after 2 more runs. What's happened to me?!:)!!!

[Rockette in reply to reluctantrunner76]

Nearly there then ,Good luck and were runners !

[SC1472 Graduate]

Well done - just enjoy getting into the habit of running three times a week for the time being to build on your stamina.

[Rockette in reply to SC1472]

Yes that's a good idea ,thanks sc1472

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Congratulations Rockette. Pity you can't get another badge! Just keep to the 10% rule and you'll be fine.

[Rockette]

Ha ha I'd have 3 then I'm a old pro lol . Thanks Irish princess

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Don't stop, Rockette. The plan sounds great.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Rockette in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks iannoda

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Congratulations on a job well done. Sounds like you have a good plan. That's what I did too. Enjoy it! 🎉🏃‍♀️✅

[Rockette in reply to Hidden]

Thanks helenwheels

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Brilliantly done. And sound like you've got a cracking plan lined up too...enjoy the view from the podium

[Rockette]

Thanks jancanrun

[Tricky2836]

Yayyy congratulations and well done for graduating 🏅🏃

[Rockette in reply to Tricky2836]

Thanks tricky

[Babs24 Graduate]

Oh tremendous well done you! Brilliant! x

[Polly2810 Graduate]

Well done...congratulations!!! 🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[Kimterry Graduate]

Fantastic achievement - well done!🏃🏽‍♀️🏅

[vmskn]

Well done - I graduated a couple of weeks ago and am doing the same as you, started with 33 minutes, now at 36 minute runs, and my pace getting a little faster each time without killing myself. Soon I will do 38 than 40 minutes and consolidate at that. My long term goal is a 7 min/km pace, ie. 35 minutes to do 5km, and in between I am looking forward to trying out park runs, probably in last place for the next few months!!

[Rockette in reply to vmskn]

Thanks vskmn,I think your plan is what I'll be doing . I'm taking it steady this time around and enjoying it better . I do not want injuries like I have had in the past . Good luck with it your doing great

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Congratulations!!! I think that's a good idea, building up gradually, that's what I hope to do when I graduate too...

[Rockette in reply to Mummycav]

Thanks mummycav. Yes build up gradually it really is the best way .you will soon have the lovely badge . Happy running

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Well done Rockette, give your badge an extra polish for Graduating again🎉🎉🎊....

Happy running 😊x

[Rockette]

Thanks Jan. I'm hoping to old on to it a lot longer this time around . Happy running

[Getfitok Graduate]

Brilliant! well done you. Your plan sounds like a good one