Finally... The elusive 5k distance a month after graduation

[RunRC]

The forum stresses that the programme is 30 mins running or 5k, but I was still a little disappointed to only be running about 3k on graduation a month ago (still need to collect my badge)! Finally managed 5k tonight... Definitely a case of head blocking this rather than the legs, it had been harder to find motivation after completing the plan, so pleased to reach this milestone! I might have a go at parkrun now!

[backintime Graduate]

Yes, it is harder without the plan isn't it !

Well done on your 5k, you must be well chuffed !

[RunRC Graduate in reply to backintime]

Thanks, I am! Bizarrely I did the whole plan running in the mornings, but going out in the evenings in the last couple of weeks seems slightly easier!

[damienair Graduate]

Congratulations on getting to 5K. Definitely do a Parkrun soon. You’ll love it.

Damien

[RunRC Graduate in reply to damienair]

Thanks! Just got to get myself organised, since I live in countryside so there isn't one in walking distance!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Great, to get your graduation badge just scroll down to the bottom of the page and you will see June graduation badges and leave your name 😊

[Stephen_UK Graduate]

Congratulations!

I found this poll very reassuring and hope you do too: healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[RunRC Graduate in reply to Stephen_UK]

Yes I saw this before, it is encouraging! Thanks

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Yeah! Congratulations RunRC. Reaching that 5k target feels good.

Do ask for your Graduate badge though, you earned it when you completed the program...😊

Request it here...

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Happy running 😊x

[Redcat19 Graduate]

Congratulations on completing C25K. To go from 3K to 5K in a month is an amazing achievement.

[RunRC Graduate in reply to Redcat19]

Thanks for the encouragement! Hard to think back to that first week seeming so hard now!

[Granspeed Graduate]

Well done! Took me about 6 weeks after graduation to build up to 5K, so you’re not alone! I’m still a 🐢, so needed to build up time on the legs.

Congratulations on passing a big milestone. 🎉👏🏼🎉

[RunRC Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

Thanks for the encouragement! Slow is good...I didn't say I managed a fast time!!!

[Saxart Graduate]

Well done, I haven't finished the course yet but can imagine it's harder without the plan.

[RunRC Graduate in reply to Saxart]

It was weird how reaching 'the goal' I then found it harder to get out and keep going. A new app has helped though (map my run) so I'm going to try to keep motivated (though I'm sure it is easier with long days and nice weather than it will be in winter!). Keep going, the plan really does work 😀

[MargoPuffyPants Graduate]

Hey, that’s fantastic! I graduated last week and I can do 4K but 5 seems such a big step up! You’re an inspiration - keep it going!

[RunRC Graduate in reply to MargoPuffyPants]

Thanks! I think it was my head stopping me, so good luck getting there as well!🏃🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♀️

[Esta23]

I have completed the C25k programme and am now running infrequently I have done 3 park runs doing 5k in 37 minutes fastest so my goal is to get under 30 but I'm totally lacking motivation. Any ideas?