🏃MMD's Inaugural Weekly Virtual 5K Run 1 14th - 16th August 2020🏃

[MontyMooDog]

WELCOME TO THE INAUGURAL RUN !!

It is hoped this will become a regular weekly event for GRADUATES of the C25K program and is intended to supplement the "Monthly Consolidation Club" in the prolonged absence of "parkrun". It is open both for seasoned 5K veterans and also those GRADUATES wanting to progress through "Consolidation" up to the elusive 5K mark and possibly beyond.

It is NOT intended to be a race or competition of any kind. It is meant purely as a point of inspiration and a forum to swap running experiences whether good or bad on the road to 5K. Hopefully it will help ensure we all keep our interest in running alive through the coming months and years.😀

FAQ

Who is eligible to take part?

The event is open to all GRADUATES but please read precautions below:-

***IMPORTANT*** Runners who have just GRADUATED and have fallen VERY short of 5K in 30 minutes MUST go through a proper period of "Consolidation" BEFORE attempting the event. However walking breaks are perfectly fine! If you are reaching 5K or thereabouts including your 5 minute warm up / cool down periods then you are good to go !!! For further information click here:-

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

How will the event be advertised?

Advance notice of the forthcoming event will be posted on Wednesday evening. To ensure you get a weekly reminder please 'FOLLOW' me to see my posts (tap on my profile picture to go to my profile page,then tap the 'Follow' button)😀

How do I take part?

The event is open on the extended weekend Friday to Sunday as per the advertised dates. Complete the 5K challenge on one of these days and then write up a short post assuming you have completed the full distance. Add a relevant PHOTO if possible, ensure you add a TOPIC of "Weekly Virtual 5K" and then SUBMIT the post. All of the Virtual 5K posts will then appear under the "Weekly Virtual 5K" Topic heading so they can all be viewed in one place. For an example post click here:-

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

To view the "Weekly Virtual 5K" posts click here:-

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Hopefully the weekend will give us some cooler conditions for running !!

Happy Running Everyone, Take Care and Good Luck👍

[Yellowshade Graduate]

Thank you for this. I think I’ll find it really helpful. 5k here I come! 👍

[ThisGirlNowRuns Graduate]

I'm going to give it a go - 2 x consolidation runs and then a weekend 5K sounds like a good plan - wow listen to me

[Hareshaw-Granny Graduate]

Thanks, will report in when done. Planning to do a trail run so won’t be breaking any time records - need to take it steady.

[MontyMooDog Graduate in reply to Hareshaw-Granny]

Absolutely. I think that goes for all of us. Slow and steady and walk if required, especially in this heat. 👍👍👍

[Yellowshade Graduate]

Ok, so in preparation for this I just ran consolidation 7 and in 33 mins I’m hitting 4K. 5k is easy if I include my warm up and cool down walks. Am I too far off the mark to make a stab at it, do you think? If it’s a good day I think I stand a chance of hitting 5k running. At 5ft, I only have little legs!

[MontyMooDog Graduate in reply to Yellowshade]

Yes definitely. It's not a race so time is immaterial. Try to get to the 5k though and if you need walking breaks that's absolutely fine. Good luck👍

[Yellowshade Graduate in reply to MontyMooDog]

Looking forward to this now, thanks!

[PhoenixRise Graduate]

Yay! I’m in! 💪

Going to use the C25K+ Stamina podcast for this as it’s the perfect 35 mins of running 🏃‍♂️ Probably Saturday as I’ve run today so tomorrow is rest 😴 day 😉

[MontyMooDog Graduate in reply to PhoenixRise]

Brilliant. Good luck on your run! 👍🏃‍♂️

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate]

New shoes at the ready 🏃‍♀️