Planning for after graduation :) - what would you suggest?

[Onewomanscrusade]

I have very proudly managed to get to week 8 run 2, and can slowly run for 28 minutes. I think part of my success, like many others, is due to the structure of the programme. So I'm now thinking of when (not if) I graduate next weekend.

ATM, my warm up and cool down 10 mins plus the running and getting back to my car from my route, in total is 2 miles/3.2 km. I've just read the post about consolidation runs so will be starting those after I graduate. After that, I was thinking of joining my local running group to help me develop further and have more camaraderie (along with being on here :)). They have a programme starting 2 weeks after I graduate, that starts like week 1 of the C25k programme, with run 1min, walk 1min, etc but they go for 5k (as opposed my current 3.2). So I was thinking of joining them from the beginning and feel I will be able to increase my speed a little whilst also increasing my distance. Does this sound like a good idea?

Many thanks in advance for your thoughts

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

I think it sounds like a great idea 👍🏻😁 you'll have built a solid base to help you extend your distance, and hopefully you'll meet some nice, like minded people too!

[Onewomanscrusade Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thanks GoGo_JoJo. You've given me more confidence in it

[damienair Graduate]

Sounds like a fantastic opportunity and a great idea. And you will make new friends along the way as well.

Damien

[Onewomanscrusade Graduate in reply to damienair]

Thanks Damien 😊👍

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Just do what's right for you and joining a ruining club sounds great . Good luck 😊

[Onewomanscrusade Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Well I do hope it’s not going to ruin me 😂😂 - thanks tho, I know what ur saying 😊👍

[Debston Graduate]

I you have a Parkrun anywhere nearby, give it a try one Saturday morning!

[Onewomanscrusade Graduate]

Yes I do Debston. I'm thinking going in a couple of weeks before I join the running club. Would you suggest I run to the week 9 schedule and walk the rest? (as i'm not at 5k yet)