Graduation Grit needed

[run4life]

I have graduated to 5 K this week and I can't believe I have done it! Looking back at where I started from which was no stamina to run at all. The last run though was really hard and I had to really find some grit to keep going. For some reason I thought I would change my route to mix it up a bit. Bad idea. I had no real idea how to pace myself and my mind kept telling me I was nearly finished when I wasn't. So as a tip to future runners - stick to a well know route for the "big ones" But what a great feeling when its done. Thanks Laura for guiding me through. So now for the 5k+ to keep me going.

[Tbae]

Yes, that is interesting and I found similar.🤔

Nice to mix it up though and be free.🤔

I run with just the basic, no techie gear, no playlist, in my case just MJ, so I need to be in familiar territory if I have to have any idea of distances.🤔

Must get some bells & whistles, well perhaps not.🙈😂😂😂

Gosh , many, many congratulations.🌟👏👏🥇🏆

[run4life in reply to Tbae]

Oh thanks - and today I ran with no gear too - it works. The downside is I have worked out that yes I am running for 30mins but no where near the 5k

Oh well on wards and upwards

[Tbae in reply to run4life]

Yes definately onwards and I believe upwards.🌟👏👏

Take heart you can do anything you want.💨🏃‍♀️

There are so many bolt ons that may or may not be appropriate for you.

But there is stuff that slowly you can try without distraction.

While you aware getting your slow enjoyable training miles into your legs and lungs and body.

You have got this.👍

Look at NicoNico, Mentor’s link while you are repairing. Do not change anything quickly , just ideas.Lots more to and it is all on here the C25k programme and forum.🌟👏👏

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Getting through the tougher runs shows gumption run4life...You did it and have definately earned your Graduation badge...👏👏👏👏

Well done for completing the program, and more good news, Laura will be with you on the c25k+ podcasts too..

Ask for your badge here..

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your celebrations and Happy running 😊...

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Congratulations, fellow runner.

Check out this guide to post C25K running if you are wondering what to do next. healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Clugg]

Amazing, well done

[thisfishcan Graduate]

Congratulations!! Amazing achievement.

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Very well done indeed. 🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏 Dance, dance, dance on that podium! Enjoy the next part of your running adventure! 😃

[run4life in reply to Elfe5]

Oh thanks - I love dancing

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Very well done you... check out the What is next post

[ebcroquet]

True grit 🏃‍♀️👏👏👩‍🎓

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Congratulations to you! 🏅🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Very well done.

I agree, don't mess with what works when you need it most! 😊