Wk 9 and R3 was a 5k Parkrun!

[Beelady]

So thrilled to finally have completed the C25k and an actual 5K Parkrun. Did the programme 3 yrs back but never got to 5k but did get to 30 mins. Never got to a parkrun as lost my mojo at the end then got ill. This time with the illness I have completed C25K again and was only making 3.2km in 30 mins so the Park run today was a big achievement. I ran for 38 minutes! (not sure of exact time) and ran 5K! Can you tell Im pleased. Cant wait to have another go as im used to running alone so was new experience and I was tired beforehand so be nice to ho again knowing Ive done before! Now to find a gentle maintenance plan to keep me going as last time this is near where I stopped completely. Any advice very welcome. I was thinking of keeping 3 runs a week 1x 15mins 1 x 25 and 1 x Parkrun? Thanks for the support along the way. 🌚

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

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

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Beelady Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks for the info. Lots of good advice there and lots to digest. Was thinking id do the 'stepping stone' podcast next but can should i still be doing 3 X 30 mins a week for a few weeks or will that be too much? Not sure if i should be changing it up a bit ?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Beelady]

The idea of consolidation is to become comfortable with the level you have attained, so rather than push the boundaries of speed or duration, just run for fun until it becomes second nature. That said, there are no rules........apart from the 10% rule.

[Beelady Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank You

[Beelady Graduate]

Thank You! So so pleased 😊

[Debston Graduate]

Congratulations 🎊 🥂 🥉 🎓 🏃 🏆 🎉! Graduation, your first Parkrun and your first 5km, that's really something to celebrate!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Yey!!!!! Well done Beelady !!! It def sounds like you've had a cracking graduation run this morning...so glad for you that you've returned to running and are enjoying it so much...heres to many more happy 5ks or how ever far you decide to run!!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Congratulations on completing c25k you must be so pleased and doing it at parkrun. Your 3 runs sound good just do what suits you 😊😊👏👏👏

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 9 at your first 5k parkrun and graduating, now go and celebrate 🎉 🎓 🏃 😊

[damienair Graduate]

I’m so happy for you. Genuinely very well done. What an amazing way to finish the plan. Parkrun is the reason why I still run. It’s amazing.

Damien