Week 9 has started

[Am_i_really_running]

I completed my first 30 minutes. Yipeeeee. Nuff said.

I still need to reach 5k but it's a start and reading some posts time will get me there.

I've got the summer to build up the strength in my legs and then hopefully do a park run with the guys at work and surprise them

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Slow and steady.. the 30 minutes are all that is needed

[Mike_Bravo Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Hence my latest post... 🤔

[Am_i_really_running Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

I know but the head says you gt to get to 5k arrgh. logic v the heart

[Dhiny]

The 5k will come in time, just take it slowly. Well done completing your first 30 min run x

[Lindsey-joy Graduate]

Wow, huge congratulations......you are soooo close now 😊👏🏅

[Am_i_really_running Graduate in reply to Lindsey-joy]

A run tomorrow then Monday before work will see me graduate, wow

[Mike_Bravo Graduate]

Congratulations and well done! You'll reach 5k in time if you put your mind to it mate, it's not necessary to do 5k in 30 mins to pass C25k, but I'm sure with a few consolidation runs after you've graduated that you'll get there 👍👊

[JaoJao in reply to Mike_Bravo]

Well said 👍

[Am_i_really_running Graduate in reply to Mike_Bravo]

A common theme throughout this journey is slow slow slow and it works, thanks for the reminder since I need to be reminded

[socklady]

I graduated last weekend and still only at around 4.7k which includes the 5 min walks either side. The main point is running for 30 mins. Distance comes later.

[Am_i_really_running Graduate in reply to socklady]

The magic 30 mins is truly magical since I would not have thought possible at the start and especially week 1 when I ran too fast and struggled. Its a dream at the start then slowly becomes within reaching distance then before we know it week 9 is here and the dream is a reality

[Hidden]

Brilliant! You are on the home run!! Can you believe it, after all these weeks you only have two more runs to go?! Well done 😀

[Am_i_really_running Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I can't believe it. I also still can't believe my wife has not had a full english ready for me when I get home from the 5am runs! despite the many hints. Maybe upon graduation? ha ha dream on Mike

[Hidden in reply to Am_i_really_running]

Ha ha! She may just be saving it for the big day!! Have a great week and look forward to seeing your name alongside ‘graduate’ in a few days time! 😊

[JaoJao]

Well done on reaching week 9, must feel so amazing to have come so far. Great advice posted by others, just run for now, distance surely comes as you improve week by week. I increased my pace on my run yesterday, but ever so slightly and my legs felt so heavy towards the end, most people complain about this so I am looking at stretching exercises which I can add to the runs.

[Am_i_really_running Graduate in reply to JaoJao]

Heavy legs must be the body say oi you slow downed take it easy. Sensible advice.

[Hidden]

U can do it!

[Am_i_really_running Graduate in reply to Hidden]

thanks