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I am a lady over 50 who has just completed week 9 . I am inspired and even though I found week 7 really hard found 8/9 better . New trainers purchased / new running kit . What worries me is how do I keep this up working full time when the nights draw in ?

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BarbieWGraduate

Many congratulations , what an achievement!

I find I need to get up at 5.30 in the darker mornings to squeeze a run in before going to work. It is dark then, and I wear a high viz jacket, but I do stick to roads with street lights, just to be sure I don’t fall over a log or something. But I also make good use of weekends when I can actually run in daylight!

And I believe some people manage to do a run in their lunch hour! I can’t do that though.

Hope you can find something that works for you

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steviej99Graduate

Congrats BrynNessa, great achievement in graduating. I resort to the gym in the winter, bit boring but I can then run when I want. You have to keep it up now you've done do well!

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tbsb

Well done. You could go to park runs or join a ladies running club. Also for safety if you live with someone ask them to down load an app called life 360. It tracks your whereabouts 💫

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Buddy34Graduate

Congratulations on completing c25k you must be so pleased well done 😊

Depending in what time you start work could you run before working

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Huge congratulations..

Early morning.. or evening runs with head torch:)

X

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IannodaTruffeMentor

Many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

This guide to post C25K running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep running, keep smiling.

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damienairGraduate

Congratulations and well done on completing the c25k plan. In the winter I run a 5K loop in the evenings after work which is covered the entire way around with street lights. I also run at a parkrun almost every Saturday morning which keeps me motivated and gives me the motivation needed to drag me away from the nice warm couch and brave the elements.

Damien

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BrynNessaGraduate in reply to damienair

Hi thank you for your advice . I am investing in a fluorescent vest and head torch. The local park in mostly lit so will find a 5k loop always in the light . 👍🏼

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Congratulations! Winter can be hard to find the light, maybe you could vary the runs up a little by then so you can get a couple in at lunchtimes and a longer one on your days off? Celebrate well and enjoy your future running adventures after a little consolidation work.

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Y3jer

Well done you should be so proud of yourself. I'm a morning person so would have to be a high visibility jacket for me. Good luck

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DalmorangieGraduate

👏👏👏👏👍 well done you!

Well done! In relation to Winter.... I'm currently heading out at 5am every other day to clock in an 11k before work, a tad dark but as has been mentioned keep to street lit roads & I also have a light, not a head one though as they don't work for me personally, one of the chest ones which also really helps light the path you're running.

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Newbeg60Graduate

Brilliant! Well done!

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ThelydeGraduate

Well done you! I am a 54 year old lady on week 4! You words encourage me 😀

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BrynNessaGraduate in reply to Thelyde

I am nearly 57 and run at a steady pace but feel inspired by completing this .

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NewtsandfrogsGraduate

Huge congratulations and thanks for asking the question, I was wondering what to do too.

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XT31

Brilliant! Well done you 👍🎉🙌

I can’t help on when to run as I’ve been able to run during the day, but I will be in the same situation at the end of September when I start a new job, so I’ll comment on experience then 👍

I’m 54 in 2 days and celebrating getting back into running after 2 years off. You’ve inspired me!! X

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BrynNessaGraduate in reply to XT31

Hi thanks for your reply. I am going to be 57 in November so never too late

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Bluepup1Graduate in reply to XT31

Happy Birthday! x

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Joanna-pink

Well done! Brilliant achievement!

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Jen302Graduate

Well done! I was out early for a run today and stuck to the main road for safety and visibility reasons

Congratulations, you must be feeling amazing.

I’m facing the same problem as you. I have been going out between 6-6.30am. I think I will now have to run after work and drive about 9 miles to the nearest town where there are street lights.

If you have someone to run with maybe you could go out in the dark with fluorescent vests and torches?

Good luck with whatever you decide.

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Bluepup1Graduate

Well done! Enjoy ur new adventure x I haven’t really thought about the nights drawing in and running but now I’ve asked I’ll be reading the replies myself 🤗 x

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Bluepup1Graduate in reply to Bluepup1

After reading the other posts I’m already doing some of the things mentioned (parkrun & running club), along with fluorescent jacket & a light (albeit in a running belt) n guess I’ll av 2 run around my village streets as the cycle & run/walk path is unlit ☹️ X

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