I posted over on the Bridge to 10k forum a few days ago to say I was at a crossroads after consolidation and not sure where to go next. After a period of injury during April, I didn't feel quite ready for the Magic 10k plan as I still need to run 5k. I received some great advice from fellow runners and Allbarron suggested I look at the May Consolidation Club posts on the 5k forum for a plan that roseabi had suggested. I found it and it was perfect.
I ran the first 20 minute run of the plan early this morning. My aim is to pick up my pace for the shorter runs. I was worried I'd started off a little too fast and the first 5 minutes were a challenge, but I stuck at it and all of a sudden I realised my breathing had settled down and my pace was still good. I really enjoyed my run and returned home on my cool down walk on a high. I ran my fastest pace ever - 7:23/km and covered 2.74km in the 20 minutes and I feel great! It was refreshing to mix things up a bit, run with music again for a change and do a shorter run.
If anyone else is still working towards running 5k after graduation and wants a plan to get them there before working on 10k, roseabi's plan is great.
Glad it's worked out for you Delly-dot!! 😊😊That's exactly how I felt. 🏃It really woke me up and got me motivated again. I agree anyone floundering a bit should give it a go. Huge thanks to roseabi!! What a life saver!!
Absolutely, and big thanks to you too for pointing me in the right direction. roseabi's added a bit more info, so if you are interested you can find it here....
Have scoured posts from Roseabi but can’t find actual plan? There is a generic post graduation guideline thing but not a plan. Is it called something specific?
I'm struggling with the music on the C25k+ podcasts. I listened to the first one without running it and flicked into some of others and while the plan sounds good, my ears are not happy with the music! I might come back to them later 😊
Hey Fionamags! I did the speed one you suggested this morning and it was ok til the last interval then I struggled a little bit. The music was bearable so I'll stick with it and see how I go!
I found it quite tough to start with as well. Tiny steps is my survival tip 😄. But I think it does work - my pace has gradually increased (a tiny bit) and now I've done it a few times its not quite as tough.
It was lovely to be out early while there were still plenty long shadows and lots of shade on my route. I really enjoyed my run - it's put a spring in my step 😃
That sound brilliant delly-dot and fantastic pace well done! And you sound so much more positive about it 😁 enjoy your day and that great feeling and good luck with ur next run! 😀👍🏃🏼♀️
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