Couch to 5K completed!

[roderick999]

Ran the final of the 3 x runs for Week 9 tbis morning. Confess that I've slightly pushed the boundaries over the last 2 weeks by adding 5 mins each time. I've maintained a regular pace and steady breathing and respected the recovery days in between. The plan is to repeat Week 9 for the next few weeks-maybe adding 5 mins each time.Still on the gym treadmill and don't feel inclined to run outside due the inclement weather here: -5/ snow). I want to be confident of being able to complete the 5K distance before venturing outside. I am locked into the Couch to 10K Forum and am entered on a 5K Charity Run for 22.04.18. Is there a separate podcast app for the Vouch to 10K?

[kmc66 Graduate]

Well done! I also completed C2 5K today, weather was awful (not -5 though 😬) I ran extra and managed 5k, it felt amazing 😉 Hoping this will continue, again well done !!! 🥂🍾🏆x

[TedG Graduate in reply to kmc66]

Well done, good feeling isn’t it? 😊

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Brilliantly done graduate! Rise to the podium runner!

Collect your badge here

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Rickne Graduate]

Congratulations graduate!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Congratulations on completing the program...😊

Your plan to consolidate for a few weeks is a good idea. Don't feel that not adding any minutes on sometimes is standing still though, you are still building stamina.

There is lots of advice on the Bridge site about progressing to 10k when you are ready.

Celebrate your Graduation and go get your badge😊...

[roderick999 Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thankyou so much. Slow but steady seems to be the maxim from this point on.

[TedG Graduate]

Very well done Roderick 🥇 👨‍🎓

As soon as you get out on the roads, you really will revel in your new found freedom.......enjoy 🏃🏃🏃🏃

[roderick999 Graduate in reply to TedG]

Thankyou for your good advice and encouragment.

[Cornet-Carolyn Graduate]

Brilliant job and congratulations 👍🏆

[roderick999 Graduate in reply to Cornet-Carolyn]

Thankyou-much appreciated.

[CatMo13 Graduate]

Well done. Will be interesting to know how you like running outside after pure treadmill!

[roderick999 Graduate in reply to CatMo13]

Thanks. Yes, running outside will be an interesting prospect. I have already scouted some possible (contrasting) routes locally.

[Renar Graduate]

Well done I too graduated at the start of this week having used a treadmill like you I now what to consolidate my running and then venture out on a park run. Many congratulations

[roderick999 Graduate in reply to Renar]

Yes, I have been looking at possible routes to run locally.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation.

This guide to post C25K running may be useful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[roderick999 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks.

[roderick999 Graduate]

Thankyou. I hope the move to the big outdoors won't interrupt progress.

[Suesky17 Graduate]

Huge congratulations, it’s a great feeling huh? 👍👏👏👏

I think you’ll find running outside a whole lot easier than the awful treadmill. I ran the whole programme outside and now do the weekly Parkrun. But this week on holiday I’ve kinda been forced to the treadmill/dreadmill as I have nowhere to safely run outside alone...it’s soooo much harder; on everything. I was eating the 5kms outside but not on the treadmill - I can barely do 4!!!😱 And my knee - ouch, big ouch!!!

[roderick999 Graduate in reply to Suesky17]

Thanks so much for your encouraging and reassuring message.

[roderick999 Graduate]

Thanks for your post which has got me really excited in anticipation of the coming weeks!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Congratulations...Graduate!!

[roderick999 Graduate]

Thank you so much.

[Irish-John Graduate]

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATE ☺

[roderick999 Graduate]

Thanks a million!

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Fantastic, very well done!

Enjoy the next part of your running adventure- good to see that your plans are laid. 😀

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Well done...enjoy your graduation glow..& be proud of yourself 😉