Struggling after c25km

[Lmartyn1]

Hi

I haven't posted on here before but always found peoples comments helpful.

I completed c25k 4 weeks ago but now I'm really struggling to keep running for 30 mins which is really frustrating after being able to do it, i think I've just got it in my head that i cant do it everytime i run. Has anyone got any tips on what to do next.

Thank you

[Tartancat Graduate]

You don t have to run for 30 minutes each time. Take the pressure off for a while, mix it up a bit, try interval training, fartleks, find new routes, tackle some hills - whatever you fancy, the world is your oyster.

But most of all, enjoy your running - that's what it's all about!

[Lmartyn1 Graduate in reply to Tartancat]

Thank you I will try to shake it up a bit and try new things

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

I assume 30 minutes was comfortable... if so, why do it every time you run? Vary it a little. Extend one run to 35, run a 30, have fun and go run 15 faster than usual. Set a goal, that’s what you had during the programme. Book an event, or circle a parkrun in the calendar to go for a PB and work towards it... start the journey to 10k with ju-ju’s amazing plan... just find what works for you and what fits it your life. And keep it interesting and fun.

[Lmartyn1 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you some great tips.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Lmartyn1]

Beating C25K proves you can do anything... just decide where you want to go with running and enjoy the journey to it, and celebrate it when you get there.

[SlowLoris]

Park Run is fun.

[Elfe5 Graduate]

I had a similar wobble after illness/ injury. I decided to go even slower & just putter along very gently- it felt much better & helped me to regain confidence. It might be worth a try. 😄

[Deals1 Graduate]

As prev good advice. Have fun Nd maybe try a park run. Enjoy and happy running

[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.

[Lmartyn1 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you great advice.

[Gaynor1harvey]

Hi there I couldn't run a solid 5mins that's me done my first 10k in Sept now thinking about doing half marathon persist with you will get there I have done quite a few 10k runs on my own stick with it

[Lmartyn1 Graduate in reply to Gaynor1harvey]

Well done, that's amazing. Thank you I need to change my mind set.