Consolidation run take 2!

[Mamma_Mayhem]

So after graduating on Wednesday I did my first consolidation run on Friday. It was a disaster! I had to stop after 20 minutes as I couldn’t seem to get enough oxygen into my body no matter how much I slowed down. I blame humidity!

Today’s run was a lot more successful. I did a 15 minute warm up walk to get away from the roads and onto a lovely riverside, where I normally run. I put my earbuds in, checked the time on my watch and started to run at my comfortable pace. I got through a good few songs so took a look at my watch and was surprised to find I had been running for 38 minutes. I didn’t feel tired but stopped as I remembered the 10% rule and I had only graduated 4 days before!

I didn’t measure my pace, speed or distance, I have the rest of my life to do that, but can honestly say it was the first comfortable run I have had since starting C25K.

Here’s to many more 🥂

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Well done, glad it was comfortable and you enjoyed it ! 😬👍

[Roxdog Graduate]

Well done. Some of the early consolidation runs can be tough as I remember. Without the programme structure it's easier to lose momentum somehow

But sounds like you're pushing through. Different routes can help too.

[Mamma_Mayhem Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

Thanks. I think it was because I put absolutely no pressure on myself with regards to time and distance. Made all the difference.

[PhoebeJane Graduate]

Congrats! I struggled on my first consolidation run too. Had to sop after 20 min. But now slowly getting back up. Hopefully it will start feeling more comfortable. And btw, 20 min is not a disaster. Think back to 9-10 weeks ago when you started C25K 😉

[Mamma_Mayhem Graduate in reply to PhoebeJane]

Nightmare isn’t it. You feel like you should be progressing, not going backwards. Feel much more confident after today’s run though.

[chunkypie Graduate]

Friday was my W9R2 and it was hard, I've never sweated so much in my life 😄