Graduation!

Final run now completed. I didn’t manage 5k in 30 minutes until w9, r2. I really pushed myself on that run and went too hard at the start and had to slow down for the second part. I found it really hard to manage my breathing and keep going. Lesson learned! Go at a pace that’s right for me!

For my final run I had new ‘proper’ trainers, I ate a banana just before (usually I don’t eat before), I focussed on my breathing, after reading tips on here and I held a steady pace throughout. At the end I had ran exactly 5k. It felt manageable (still not easy) and I enjoyed it. Now to consolidate 🙂

[SuziQ7]

Well done on completing! I’m just starting and can’t imagine running 5k. Such an achievement! I like the banana idea too.

[Hidden in reply to SuziQ7]

Neither could I at the beginning! I’m still amazed I can do it!

[Mayanow]

Congratulations!!!! You should be so proud! AND 5k too! I still haven't reached that. Maybe this sunday at a parkrun. Hoping.

Don't forget to get your badge!!!

[Hidden in reply to Mayanow]

Thanks. Good luck! I’m planning to sign up for a park run.

[Flyingred Graduate]

Congratulations! You've done really well to do 5k in 30 minutes. I haven't yet!

[Hidden in reply to Flyingred]

Thanks! You will do it in time.

[Flyingred Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, but I'm not that concerned about my times. I'm going for distance!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

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

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Hidden in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks! That’s really useful.