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?
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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
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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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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. 😄
I will try that thank you 😊