Consolidation Run #18 - seldom post, often read

[C25Kvic]

Hello - I am such a lurker reading about people getting through the programme, buying new socks (!) and carrying on running. But it is so helpful to have the forum, thank you

I have continued since graduating - after a little injury break to rest an ankle, and am even enjoying it now. Running for 30 minutes (or sometimes, 38 mins!) gets easier, who knew!

I have a goal to run 7km by 7 September. I ran 6km the other day doing one of the excellent C25K+ podcasts (the stamina one) - I enjoy mixing up some instruction, which has helped with pace, and just going out for a run to my own music.

Do you have tips for what else will help me get to 7km?

I'm having fun running so want to run longer distance, and hope if I run longer my 5k time will come down (eventually!).

This could be a very long post if I ask about how to strengthen ankles, get into discussion of running shoes, or talk about how running has shaped my lockdown experience so I better leave it there!

[SandraY1 Graduate]

I would suggest trying Nike Run Club(NRC) app which is completely free. You can also create a training plan within the app free of change.

[C25Kvic Graduate in reply to SandraY1]

Thanks, I should try that! I've got runkeeper (by asics) but as far as i can tell the training sessions are only if you pay for it which I'm not inclined to do...

[tara-j Graduate]

Thanks for this, I'm interested in reading what others reply to this post👍. I have done 1 consolidation run so far and 30 mins seems a bit uncomfortable still. Great to know it gets easier and fun!!

Keep it up looking forward to hearing how you do.

😊

[C25Kvic Graduate in reply to tara-j]

Good luck with consolidating, it really will get easier!!