Encouragement for those at the start and the end!

[Ladyvickster]

I finished C25K about a month ago and today I ran the longest I have so far at 5.7K. I remember at the start never dreaming I could ever run for 5 mins let alone 30 mins. When I graduated I was still only covering 4K so I’ve made good progress since in pace and distance. I also remember dreading saying goodbye to the structure of the app. I’ve not managed to keep to 3 runs a week but do run at least once a week and I’m really enjoying the freedom of exploring new routes and running for longer. No matter what stage you are at, keep going, it really is worth it!

[Elisabeth3 Graduate]

Thanks for the motivation.

Huge progress from 4k to 5.7k within a month. You seem to have some potentials.

Are you aiming 10k?

[Ladyvickster Graduate]

Hi yes just signed up for a coached run group to get to 10K. Trouble is after 5K my left Achilles really doesn’t like it. I’m hoping I can increase without injury. Might have to upgrade my trainers!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Ladyvickster]

I hope you are increasing distance observing the 10% rule.

[Ladyvickster Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I think so. I hit 5 K by running for longer than 30 mins once I’d finished the app and then it’s been incremental increases. Doing the coached group should keep me on track

[Pianism Graduate]

Well done for keeping going after graduation and congrats on your new longest run. You're going great guns.

[Ladyvickster Graduate in reply to Pianism]

Thx Pianism. How are you getting on?

[Pianism Graduate in reply to Ladyvickster]

All good this end, thanks for asking. I keep on running and keep on learning.

[Bluebirds Graduate]

Well done on 5.7k - the 4K on graduation sounded pretty good to me 😃

[Rubinstar Graduate]

Well done, nice to hear you’re still running too 🤩🏃‍♀️

I started training for my 10K, using jujus magic plan, I’m a week behind though on the plan due to a holiday and the heat, not my running weather 😂

I’ve done a few 6ks and surprisingly, they felt ok, although I did

Have to push my mind to do it,

i need to step up to 8k, might aim for that this weekend at a slow trot 😊