Life after graduation

[Pjb1976]

Hi I graduated a few weeks ago, however I’m at a loss at where to go next. I love my running but can feel that I’m no longer pushing my self. In 30 minutes I m running 4k. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated

[JoBC Graduate]

Hi there if it’s any help I felt the same. It’s like a bereavement not having the safety net of c25k around you.

I graduated the beginning of June but lost momentum during July so now back to it but with a different approach. I am now running/walking out on the canal for 5k and then doing the same back so breaking it up but covering a longer distance.

Even doing three out and three back would start you off and then you can go further as you feel it. Even if your just walking the extra 1k at first it all helps.

Good luck 😊👍🏻

[Ang33333 Graduate]

I did the consolidation thing for 3 weeks after graduation. Then holidays, etc got in the way and my normal pattern changed. I've been only running twice a week and have taken ages to get to extending my runs. Speed isn't my thing! I run with my sister who is really busy and it's been hard to find days to run. The heat didn't help either!

Really trying to do a run every 3rd day now it's cooler but already this week is messed up! I just try to tell myself that any run is better than no run! And I'm going to swim weekly again.

Without a programme it is hard! I'm not ready for 10k yet so am just doing what I can. Good luck!! 😁😁😁😁

[misswobble Graduate]

There are loads of threads about this so do take time to read them and the stickies which set it all out for you 🙂

[Pippatong]

I struggled to find motivation after graduation as week. I plodded in though, three times a week and did at least one five k a week regardless of the time it took but always run for at least thirty minutes a time. I’ve just signed up to a 10k run in September which I can do on a day of my choice and on my own. Motivation restored ☺️ keep it up 😁

[Alayneblue]

Someone advised me to increase either distance or speed by no more than 10% each week as your bones need to strengthen and avoid shin splints and stress fractures. So on week one I increased my distance/time by 3 minutes. On week 2 did shorter runs of 15 minutes but increased speed by 10%. So far mixing it up is keeping me interested and motivated. Hope this helps.