Next step from 5k

So I finished c25k about a month ago, and have just been maintaining the 30 minutes since. Yesterday I ran my first sub 30 minute 5k (29 min 12 sec) which was intense, reeeally pushed myself and beat my previous best by about 2 minutes.

Now all I can think about is running a 10k, parkruns, half marathon... Let the madness commence.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

You do have the running bug OGL, congratulations on getting that sub 30 minute 5k, well done.

[Hidden in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks, paying for it today lol

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Congratulations on that sub 30. The madness kinda stops... once you reach ultramarathon there’s nowhere to go 🤣

[Hidden in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Super ultra marathon maybe?

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

That Sahara marathon UNM. 😊 🏃

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Still an ultra

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

👍

[LeeU Graduate]

You could do the bridge to 10k program, it's 10 or 60 minutes depending on your speed, etc.

I'd love to do a sub 30 minute 5k, at the minute I'd settle for a sub 40 minute.

The insanity will go as far as you let it, I've roped the wife into C25K and swimming and I've just bought my first pair of proper running shoes too.

[Hidden in reply to LeeU]

Congrats on the new shoes, they make a huge difference don't they

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Hidden]

They do indeed, I wouldn't want to run a 5k in my normal trainers now, my proper running shoes are far more comfortable for that.

[damienair Graduate]

Congratulations on your sub 30 minute 5K. I love parkrun, it’s my goal every weekend. I love the 5K distance. I also enjoy getting up to 10K and doing the odd 10K run. I’ve entered a 13K mountain trail run in November. Madness, I said I’d never join a race longer than 10K. But 5K is my favourite distance and I’ll use the training for the 13K trail run to go back and challenge another parkrun PB the following weekend.

Enjoy and embrace the madness.

Damien

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Thanks Damienair, I'm considering doing my first Parkrun tomorrow, a bit nervous as I'm not used to running with other people... Will see how I feel early morning.

[damienair Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Do it. I’ll be doing my 50th parkrun tomorrow. There is nothing to fear. It’s just a run in the park. Not a race. No one will judge. You just turn up and have a go. It’s amazing and very addictive. You will love it. And if you go every week you will get to know the regulars, and you’ll meet many new friends.

Damien

[K8nno Graduate]

This sounds so familiar..... I completed C25K in February and I’m doing my first HM this month, then waiting to see if I got into the London Marathon..... Food look on your journey.

[Hidden in reply to K8nno]

Thanks. Good luck on yours, especially the HM.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Congratulations on your sub 30 5k. I read on one of your replies you were thinking about doing parkrun tomorrow , you should do it. I did my first 2 weeks ago and like you I was a bit nervous as I'm used to running on my own. I had nothing to worry about it was amazing and I'm doing my second one tomorrow. Well done you 😊😊👏👏

[Hidden in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks bud. I guess I'm nervous as I'm not naturally a social person, but itching to try a group run just to see what it's like. Good luck with yours tomorrow

[Debston Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I think you'll love it. Don't forget your barcode!