Post graduation

[Noodles91]

I completed C25K over a week ago. Since then running has been harder. I am completing it time wise but somehow fall into mini walks. Any suggestions?

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Well done on graduation but sometimes the lack of structure can cause problems. You need a new target eg 3 x week, 5k etc. For consolidation you should be trying to continue to run 3 x 30min a week but if this isn't working for you try one run shorter. Just set your own targets for 3 runs aiming to succeed so you dont enter a spiral of cant do. If you cant set your own targets ask one ofvus to do it so you are accountable. Good luck

[Noodles91 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you some helpful advice.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

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

Is it possible you are going too fast . Try going out again focusing on keeping your running slow. Good luck .

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[Noodles91 in reply to Buddy34]

A badge great

[Elfe5 Graduate]

You are not alone, lots of people struggle at your stage.

You could try slackening your pace - try doing that “I could go faster, but I’m not” thing. 😄

That really helped me a lot just after graduation & I was surprised at how running that felt noticeably slower didn’t make that much time difference. It also made me enjoy the running much more. 😄

[Noodles91]

I will try that thank you 😊