BEYOND C25K...

Does anyone know if anyone has progressed from the C25K to doing half-marathons, marathons, duathlons, triathlons, half Ironman, full Ironmans, adventure racing etc, or maybe even the UTMB?

Just curious.

[MarkyD Graduate]

Most of the folks on our sister sites Bridge to 10k and Marathon Running and Race Support started off here.

[Hidden in reply to MarkyD]

Thanks for the reply. I have heard of the Bridge to 10K, but not the Marathon one. It's good to hear that people do progress and not just fade-away after graduating.

If anyone has gone on to greater things it would be wonderful to hear about it.

[GoogleMe Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I'd call keeping going with running continuously for 30 minutes pretty great. We did have a fine daft 'discombobulated' triathlon on the forum, very accessible, 30 minutes each of running swimming and cycling.

There is a fabulous photo somewhere on here of Rignold in Greco-Roman get-up leaping over fire as part of a rather interesting race.

[Hidden in reply to GoogleMe]

I would say that keeping running for 30 minutes after graduation is excellent. I like the sound of the tri, and I was tempted some years ago by a muddy event, but life (and elderly in laws) got in the way!

My swimming ability wouldn't allow me to swim for that long, but I can work on that if anything like it ever crops up again. Do let us know if it does?

[GoogleMe Graduate in reply to Hidden]

dozzer19 just put it out there and we did it! I've worked my way up to being able to swim for longer, but have got slower so don't get as far. I am doing a virtual River Derwent swim... well into my 5th year working on it, but might finish by the end of 2018!

If you want to push a bit, the 'Quests' that are now over on Bridge to 10k are good for identifying and achieving your goals.

[mrrun Graduate]

I've repeated C25K twice, Bridge to 10K also twice and then moved onto HM. That I repeated three times, lol. Now training for full marathon. Mind you, those things take a bit of time, patience, structure and luck. Whatever you do, don't rush.

[Hidden in reply to mrrun]

I'm impressed! How is the training going, and which marathon are you aiming for first?

[mrrun Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I've never run with anyone hence no races. I pick the times, routes and distances and do things the way they suit me. Training's alright but you need to commit to 4-5 times per week and throw in a long run (longer each week) to build the distance. Mine will be a route around central London, somewhere a passer-by can spot me if I end up in a ditch with a foamy mouth. So far so good though. I like this thing.

[MikeJones68 Graduate]

At least 2 of the guys that graduated C25K around the time I did (early this year) did the GNR

[Hidden in reply to MikeJones68]

That is truly splendid. I am in awe of such people but know it is achievable for most of us if we have the right mindset. Are you aiming for the GNR?

[MikeJones68 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

No, but I am aiming for HM. I've literally just got in from my longest run to date, which was 13.3km

[Hidden in reply to MikeJones68]

I hope it was a good one. Keep on going and you know how it is with running - the next distance just seems to beckon you...

[MikeJones68 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I enjoyed the lunchtime run so much that I had to do another 5k after work because my legs were twitching!

[Hidden in reply to MikeJones68]

WHAT??!! Now, that IS dedication.

A rest tomorrow?

[MikeJones68 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Unfortunately not. Our work running coach is back from holiday so it's a full on speed 6k!

[Hidden in reply to MikeJones68]

You say 6K so glibly, yet when you started on W1R1 I bet it didn't seem possible. It just shows what we can all do. Congrats again.

[MikeJones68 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Exactly! The first 5 minute runs of c25k felt impossible. Crazy to think that was only 10 months ago.

[Razouski]

I graduated from C25K after having a mastectomy and lumpectomy due to breast cancer. I had a PT from Macmillan to help me get my upper body mobility back and after several weeks in the gym she suggested it was time to add a few running intervals to my treadmill warm up. I told her I didn’t do running.

Now I’m training for my first HM in October having already graduated in the Bridge to 10k forum and runnthe distance of a half marathon back in June. I’m 2 years into this running malarkey and love it.

I run whenever I’m away and have enjoyed runs in Thailand, Paris, Copenhagen, the Isle of Wight, and Jersey, although my most favourite run was a couple of weeks ago in Lucerne, where we also had a swim in the lake mid-run. The scenery was stunning.

[Hidden in reply to Razouski]

Firstly, congrats on still being amongst us. That is truly wonderful. Secondly, congrats on the hm training. That is impressive indeed and to have run and swam in the lake sounds idyllic.

please keep us posted and keep enjoying running. Above all though, please stay well.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

How long have you got...the list of folk ie endless..as MarkyD says..😉Many of our friends on the forums do awesome things...😊

I graduated in the winter of 2015..at 65..still running three times a week. Including 10Ks..and when back up to full strength (after a spell on the IC)..will continue with my half marathon training. I am 68 and a half!

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

That is all so wonderful to hear. Congrats to you, and I'm catching you up age-wise, but I'm far behind you on running.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

This running lark is great for your health.. physical and mental... and bu gosh..it keeps you young! The Elixir of life has nothing on this plan!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

There are loads of marathon and ultra runners who started on here, but not everybody is interested in running in large groups on organised events...........so us antisocial old curmudgeons just do our own thing.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

And we love you... you antisocial curmudgeonly old thing x

[Jundal Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I'm not old yet! I am an antisocial curmudgeon though... 😂

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Jundal]

Well, we had better not stick together then...........

[Jundal Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

That's fine, I doubt I could keep up! 😂