I can’t believe I’ve finished C25K 😱🎉

[Gingersnaps]

Wow 9 weeks ago who would of thought I could of completed this! I’ve had my ups and downs( today was hard, but I didn’t stop) now to continue... I will need to up my pace as I’m not quite hitting 5k ( 4.6k & 4.8k at most) but so pleased I can run 30 non stop. Onwards and upwards from here. Keep going everyone, if I can do this ( never run before) you all can. Thanks everyone for all your posts, advice, links etc...they’re truly helpful especially for people like me, who needs help but doesn’t want to post!!!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations. I think I graduated at 4.8k too, then I ran 3 miles to bag the 5k... forgetting the fact I needed 3.11 miles 😂. Anyways, 5k is in your legs that’s for sure. Celebrate well and consolidate your achievement. Enjoy your future running adventures!

[AnnaKarenina]

Many congratulations. As a recent graduate, I know that this moment is pretty special. Savour every moment. You have earned it. And as Unfitnomore says, try not to worry about the numbers, just consolidate and they will increase, maybe not in a straight trajectory, but they will.

[misswobble Graduate]

Upping the pace is very hard. You could first aim to get stronger by going longer. Slower and longer is the way to build your running legs. Trying to up the pace before your legs are ready could lead to injury

Slowly increasing distance by no more than 10% a week is a good idea

Whatever you do, have fun doing it 😃👍

[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.

[Gingersnaps Graduate]

Thanks everyone. I will take on board all the advice given and post again in a few weeks so I can update my progress. Good luck to all runners old and new.