First post graduation run

[CarolineKC]

So I graduated on Tuesday and went out for my first graduation run today. I had intended to repeat the week nine runs - but stepping stones came up on my mp3 player so in a rash moment I went with that. Laura came with me and what can I say apart from that it was really weird but I quite enjoyed it! The starting pace was really slow and I got into all sorts of problems trying to keep it slow- ended up kicking up my heels like a show pony! Even the fastest pace was slower than my normal cadence (did I really say that?). The whole thing went really quickly as I was concentrating so hard and although I knew I was slower than usual it was actually fun. Looking back at run the map I covered exactly 4k in 30 minutes - almost 0.8k less than my graduation run. Interestingly - although I was not out of puff at any stage, I could really feel it in my legs afterwards - I would guess that I put in a lot more little fast steps in that 4k than in a speedier 5k - that has to help in building those running legs surely? I came across a few runners today - so if you encountered a strange woman muttering "one, two, three, four" it may have been me - I have you all a cheery wave!

[tony_a Graduate]

I tried stepping stone last week and had a similar experience. Struggled to run to the beat and slower than usual. Still not sure what I think of it but I suspect it did me good and will return to it in the future.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to tony_a]

In the words of one of our most awesome runners on here... they are challenging and brilliant and ..." Kick Ass " !!!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Stepping stones is weird,,but so useful.. as the C25K + podcasts are about so much more than running All specially designed to build on different disciplines... try some consolidation first then do the podcasts... they are brilliant.. my favourites... Speed ..yes folks, Speed and Stamina...

Go you and well done

PS

When I did Stepping Stones, it was like a weird soft shoe shuffle... Weird indeed.. I did each of the podcasts three times to make sure which I enjoyed... all improving stamina and strength and speed

[CarolineKC Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you - I intended to do a consolidation run today - but I think something different was just what I needed for my mind if not my legs! will try the other podcasts at some point.

[DebJogsOn Graduate]

I like these podcasts as they give a bit of structure post graduation - I like the Speed and Stamina ones best - but the stepping stone one is great if you fancy a laid back sort of a run.

Enjoy your post grad running 😊

[CarolineKC Graduate in reply to DebJogsOn]

Thank you - I hope I will!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Have you read the guide to post C25K running? healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[CarolineKC Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks yes it is really useful and I will follow the advice!