Running post couch to 5k

[NicR115]

Advice anyone,

I did my first run yesterday after graduating from Couch to 5K. I decided to try a different route which turned out to be slightly shorter than my usual run however it had a couple of hills in it so felt harder. Is it better to do longer runs to build stamina or to do slightly harder ones any advice would be much appreciated.

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

I think the general rule of thumb is the more KM’s the better fitness 😊

[NicR115 Graduate in reply to Dtay1978]

Ok thanks

[David_G]

Hi, I’d be careful about trying to do too much too soon after graduating. Generally the advice is to consolidate for a few weeks, just running 3x30 mins each week. I wouldn’t try to run any more than 10% more every week after that as it could lead to injury.

After that you could head over to the Bridge to 10K group for inspiration and advice.

They have a magic plan to get you up to 10K if you want to have a go at that later on.

Congratulations on your graduation🏆 Take it steady and enjoy your running!