Week 1 complete

[Katnap]

Wow! That went quick!

My real world C25K group completed week 1 this Saturday morning.

There were views across the river where we could see our local parkrun in action and where they will all graduate in another 8 weeks time.

Its great to have over 20 people all jogging, walking, chatting, post run stretching, and smiling! 😁😁😁💪

Week 2 starts tomorrow!

😸 Katnap 😸

[Debston Graduate]

That's great, how did you set it up, is it just an informal group of people you have converted to C25K? Or attached to a running club?

[Katnap Graduate in reply to Debston]

Hi Denston! I started C25K in September 2018 with a group of about 40 that was organised by our local athletics club. I joined the club after graduating and decided to muck in and help this cohort of newbies as the previous leader has moved on to do new things.

Did you do it on your lonesome?

[Debston Graduate in reply to Katnap]

A friend and I started together, then she took a break for a while because of leg pain, so it's been a mix of on my own and with company. I do bang on about it to people all the time though! I bet it feels great to see your newbies getting through each run.

[Katnap Graduate in reply to Debston]

It does Debston. And as you say, when you've done it yourself you want others to also benefit from it

Do you do parkruns now?

[Debston Graduate in reply to Katnap]

I'm going to give it a go soon. Got my barcode printed off and ready to go... 😅

[Katnap Graduate in reply to Debston]

Excellent! I laminated mine and stuck it to my mobile so I don't forget it!

[JaoJao]

Well done and best wishes for week 2, it’s so addictive! Are you using a running app to measure your distance and pace? It’s nice to see the progress over the weeks however small x

[Katnap Graduate in reply to JaoJao]

Oh yes! The OneU app for the intervals and Strava for logging distance, pace, etc.

What are you using?

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Brilliant Katnap, is this the same group that you ran with to get to 5k not very long ago? It’s great that you are now leader of the pack.

😼🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

[Katnap Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

Totally new group! We have 3x who I know from the original group who got injured or out of practice but the vast majority are previously unknown to me. 👍

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

Sounds wonderful. What a great idea!

[Katnap Graduate in reply to BaddieThePirate]

It also helps to grow the numbers at parkrun! 😁

[BaddieThePirate Graduate in reply to Katnap]

Parkrun is a great tradition that is growing and spreading. They will love it. What a great thing to aim for 🌳🌿😀

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

That's so cool x they are a lucky bunch to have you leading them 👍

[Katnap Graduate in reply to Jogunlikely]

😁😁😁 you never know... I might get some proper Run Leader training!

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Wow that’s amazing Katnap!! Well done to all the group!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😍❤️

[Katnap Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Yay! There's 2 or 3 struggling a bit that I usually stay at the back and distract / encourage. Yesterday my eldest kitten took on that role as I had less helpers and he did a fantastic job. Just ask Oldfloss for a reference! 😁

[robew88636 Graduate]

All the best for W2. Enjoy and have a fun run.

[Katnap Graduate in reply to robew88636]

Thanks CheapRunner! And happy running to you! 🏃😁