A lapsed Graduate returns

[sheps]

Hi, lovely running people. I graduated way back when but then ran into some problems and stopped running for far too long. I've been out a few times, intending to get back to it properly but without much successes.

However, now I am back at week 5 (just completed W5R1) and thought I would pop in for the amazing support network this place provides. I hope there are still soe people I recognise - just seen Irish John, and also remember Jancanrun and MummyCav from last time around (I expect they're doing ultras now). And Old Floss? Do i have that right? Such sound advice from these people.

Anyway, it's good to be back running and back here.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Welcome back! I’m sure you’ll be fine this time round. 👍🏽

[sheps Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Thank you Tasha. I really hope to be able to keep up after graduating. The lack of a structure did give me problems but now that I know that, I will plan accordingly. Who could know that I like being told what to do?!

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to sheps]

For me, I run 3 times a week minimum and never do less than that. Keeps me going.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

A very warm welcome back to you sheps, not sure if I was on the forum when you were last here, I have been on it for around a year and a half, I began C25K with run 1 on 18/4/2018 and graduated on 18 June last year.

[madmother Graduate]

Yay welcome back. I struggled without the structure of a plan after graduating too. And, sometimes life gets in the way. I’ve really found that running helps me deal with what life is throwing at me so I always try hard to get the three runs in, even when I really don’t feel like it.

There are structured plans that you can follow after you’ve completed C25k so you’ll be fine.

Good luck with the rest of the plan, look forward to seeing your journey.

[sheps Graduate in reply to madmother]

Thank you, madmother. I'm interested to know more about the post plan structured runs. Something between C25K and Bridge to 10K would be really good.

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Hi sheps, nice to see you back, Week 5 too! Good luck you know you will do it😊

Onwards and upwards😊xx

[sheps Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Yep! Half a run off half way.

Last time I did a park run at the end of W7 or 8. This time? We'll see.

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Hello, welcome back! 😃

Re- doing C25K is like catching up with an old friend ... & the forum continues to be wonderful! 😀

[sheps Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

Catching up with an old friend, albeit slowly. ANd the forum is as good as ever, I see from a quick glance.