So I finally did it, graduated, not as gracefully as I was hoping at all. I was on the treadmill with a runny nose and a stitch checking the clock about every 30 secs whilst watching the green lights flash on the machine. I was hoping for a slightly faster sprint at the end and a feeling of elation when I broke through the virtual ribbon but instead I felt desperation!
Whilst MJ’s gentle coercing has helped a lot I love this group as it’s really helpful for advice/tips etc - thank you.
And obvs the burning question - what now? Where do you go next - further or faster, if you go further does it make you faster at 5k or are they two different skills? Looking for advice as I’m not sure what I am looking to achieve now (having not really thought I would get this far until v recently). Thanks
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So Jax-1 most people’s advice is to consolidate the 30 mins runs for a while then go for either speed or distance. The couch to 10k was mentioned too. Good luck whichever way you go.
Congratulations`and well done on your graduation, time for consolidation.
Keep up with your 3 runs and build some more strength, maybe look into doing a few park runs, if you're not quite making 5k yet maybe push out that bit further to get there and take your time to think about where the adventure takes you next.
I graduated August have since run 10k and have now signed up for a half marathon in June
Well done! Agree, it's time for consolidation - just getting used to running for 30 mins. Take it slow and steady and you will find that as you get stronger you can run for further. I've done a couple of virtual runs - making money for charity and also getting a nice bit of bling! I still can't run a 5K yet, but I regularly make 5K by using my warm up and cool down walks. It's your journey and you'll do what feels right for you. Good luck and keep on running! 🏃🏽♀️👍🏅
Virtual runs are runs that you can do on your own anywhere e.g. Running on a street, park, treadmill etc. A company called Vietual Runners promotes lots of runs with some of the entry fee going to charity and you get a bit of bling (medal) too! I'm a solitary runner, so I find these virtual runs good for my motivation. I have done two; the first was a poppy run which a number of fellow forum runners took part in too.
Well done congratulations l graduated 2 weeks ago and lm still running every other day weather conditions permitting haven’t missed one as yet🤞. I did put MJ on for the first few runs but now lm not and lm just running for as long as l want 45 mins or so. Really enjoying the freedom. Going to plan my next Chapter over the holidays and have a goal of a 10k for the Autumn. Lots of good podcasts out there have a browse. Happy running. 👍🏃♀️
Hey, congratulations on the graduation, just take a few moments to bask in the glow of being on the top step, you’ve earned it, and done it the hard way, on the dreadmill.
It’s as boring as watching paint dry, but it’s safe ...
Same comments as everyone else for what next ... a few more 30 minute runs then look to either increase distance, or pace, or both if you’re that ambitious, with the right program ...
Oh well done!!!! Getting through what might be described as the all singing all dancing final run but feeling more like a melted candle is a great achievement 🏅🎉👏. I’m two runs behind you and looking forward to my final run this week. Think I’ll attach some jingle bells to my person and complete my C25k journey in the spirit of Christmas!
I just graduated on Sunday and also on the treadmill because of the weather and i also found it long. I just did my first post-graduate run tonight. It was cold but I wore several layers and my running jacket and a hat and gloves ... I had to be careful about some icy patches . I am re-doing week 9 and then am thinking of doing the podcasts c25k +
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Frustrated. Not with running but some posts on here........some positively disturbing
First post plan run…with added gremlins
Does it get easier!?
Should I start again - but this time go faster?
SUCCESS! And wanted to see my Graduate Badge in print!!
