so, I have a really stupid question to ask...what do you all mean by consolidating runs after graduation? Is this just simply continuing the 30min runs until the full 5k is achieved?
Consolidation?? : so, I have a really stupid... - Couch to 5K
Consolidation??
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It’s about not letting it slip and going backwards. Repeating at the same pace and this distance will keep the fitness levels rising for a good while, some have ambitions to then move on in distance or speed, others are happy with their new life.
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Continue to run 3 times per week for a few weeks (even months) before attempting to increase distance, etc. Not that increasing distance is a pre-requisite. But keeping regular running is important. You have spent the past couple of months increasing distance so take the time to just enjoy this. It will build your stamina.
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Yep. Just about to go. Wish me luck PMA
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I’m in that phase now too, actually finding it q hard without a structure but have downloaded Laura’s 5k+ podcasts to give me a goal every session. Lovely tho Michael Johnson was I needed a change as do most of my running on a treadmill. Good luck 😉
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As you can see, lots of people on this forum more equipped to answer that question than me. Personally, I'm a way off the 5k distance in 30 minutes. Fastest parkrun (5k) on the flat to date is 37:03. I have no desire to run further than 5k but would dearly love to keep seeing improvement. Not sure of the way to go. Xx