Graduated today - what next?

[pangsa]

Wow - that was that. When I started I wasn't sure for how long I'd stick with the programme, then I found this forum and enjoyed each run (almost). I feel I learnt an awful lot about my physical and mental strength. This last week running wasn't easy because of the heat and humidity, but I made it! Nowhere near 5k - but that's ok. My plan now is to keep running 30 mins on 3 days a week for the next 3 weeks and see where I go from there. There's a bunch of routes and podcasts I' d like to try out... Which brings me to a question: if I cycle 5 mins to a nice running route, does that work the same as a warm up walk? Or should I still do that on top? Or anything else?

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

Warming up is 2 things - (1) getting the heart rate up in preparation for the main course, (2) warming up the muscles you're about to use.

Cycling will be fine for (1) but for (2)? .... there's a big difference between that and running. I always try and start with a brisk walk ... using the same muscles I'm about to use. Recommended by likes of Paula Radcliffe and Seb Coe.

[pangsa Graduate in reply to John_W]

Thank you, yes, that was what I was wondering about. Maybe I'll better stick to the warm up walk...

[Thisoneistrying Graduate]

Well done on graduating. Looks like you have a good plan ahead x

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

See Ju Ju's post re her 10k - a perfect way to continue.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Cycling would be a great warm up I think 👍🏽

Mind I only warm up for speed sessions

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

This guide to post C25k running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Keep running, keep smiling.