Graduated and feel amazing

[Mel3007]

After never running in my life I decided to give this a go due to the lockdown and me shielding. I've just graduated today and the feeling is amazing. I didn't manage a 5k in 30 minutes and don't know if I ever will but at the moment I don't care. Can anybody help me with the next steps and progressing even further without the app as I know I'm going to feel lost without it. Also do I still need to do the 5 minute warm up and cool downs. Also anybody who is struggling just believe in yourself if I can do it anybody can. This programme is amazing.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing run 3 of week 9 and graduating from C25K, well done 😀 🏃🏾 🎓 🏃🏾

To get your graduation badge and the word GRADUATE 🎓 next to your username leave a message in the pinned posts on the right side of the healthunlocked August C25K graduation home page and tell the administrators that you have ran W9R3 of C25K and graduated 🎓

Next, run several 30 minute consolidation runs, after that you can try the C25K+ Stepping stones podcasts with Laura, if you want to run a 10K try Ju Ju's Magic 10 plan., now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement with 🍷 🏃🏾 👍 🎓.

[Mel3007 Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you. I've got a bottle of wine chilling and a naughty takeaway for tonight. It's a great feeling x

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Mel3007]

You thourghly deserve that.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Congratulations on your Graduation 😬👍👏👏👏

[Mel3007 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you so much x

[WeavingWonk Graduate]

Congratulations! It's an amazing feeling isn't it?!

I'll never run 5k in 30 mins either. And that's fine.

I struggled a little after graduation because I didn't have a plan (and it was hot). I ended up deciding to do 9 30-minute runs, and once I had successfully done those consecutively without stopping short at all, I could move on. So then I started doing one shorter, one 30 min and one longer run. I managed to get to 5k today. Now I am going to consolidate that with two 30 minute runs and one 5k a week for about three weeks before I start bridging to 10k.

I started in March but have been sidelined a few times with various aches and pains. All much improved now I am doing proper stretching before and after a run. I am also trying not to push it too hard as I don't want to get injured and slide backwards.

And yes, I will always walk briskly at the beginning and end of a run - it warms the muscles up and makes the first few minutes of the run easier.

Again, congrats!!

[Mel3007 Graduate in reply to WeavingWonk]

Thank you so much. Your advice is really helpful and well done on your 5k. X

[WeavingWonk Graduate in reply to Mel3007]

You just have to figure out what motivates you to keep going. From what I have read it's not uncommon to feel a bit at a loose end when graduating.

Good luck! You will do great!

[Mel3007 Graduate in reply to WeavingWonk]

Thank you x

[Plattszo Graduate]

Congratulations on your graduation 🎓🥂 and happy future running 😊

[Mel3007 Graduate in reply to Plattszo]

Thank you so much x

[chunkypie Graduate]

Well Done 👍

[Mel3007 Graduate in reply to chunkypie]

Thank you so much x

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

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

If elite athletes with finely honed bodies need to warm up to avoid injury, then us mere mortals with less than perfect muscle tone and physique are well advised to follow suit.

Because you have graduated C25k please do not imagine that you are a superhero.......that comes later.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Mel3007 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you so much x

[SJ60]

Many congratulations!!! 🌟🥂🥇 enjoy your takeaway 😊

[Mel3007 Graduate in reply to SJ60]

Thank you x

[acountrycabbage Graduate]

Congrats Mel! 🌟 Enjoy that takeaway!

[Mel3007 Graduate in reply to acountrycabbage]

Thank you x