First post grad run

[Scout37]

After 3 days off, I set out for my first post grad run this morning. I didn't have a clear plan until I started, but felt OK so the plan evolved into trying to go just a little faster. Not fast, haha, I don't think fast is in the equation yet (if ever) but a tad faster than I have been going.

My normal pace is just over 10 minutes per kilometre, and that has remained steady throughout the longer runs of the programme. Today, I ran just short of 3 k, with an average pace of 9.20...so I'm quite happy with that.

Next run will either be a hilly one or intervals.. this week I'm just playing with things, after that, possibly will choose a new programme to follow.

So...still running! What I don't want to do is kill the enjoyment of running. Much will, therefore, be done at my happy pace.

Onwards.. happy running all...

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Great!

have you had a look at the bridge to 10k forum ?

you might pick up a few ideas as to where you want to go next with your running .

but mixing things up a bit will help .

i will sometimes go long and slow, or short and quick or even a mix of both .

remember the slower runs are still going to help you eventually run faster .

pick and mix 😬

[Scout37 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Honestly, I prefer slow! I have no pressing need to be quick, 10 mins a kilometre means I'm really comfortable and enjoying it which keeps me going out for more.

I will look at another programme, but doubt I want to go fast lol.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Scout37]

absolutely !

the best runs are the enjoyable ones, whatever the pace 😊

[Hidden]

Hey! Well

Done for the first consolidation run! I’m graduating on mon weather and calves permitting! X that’s my pace that you have today, I get 5k including my warm up walk and cool down walk and a bit more on top

To get home. Are you using a podcast or anything now? Hoping someone shares the consolidation link for me when I’m a graduate! X

[Scout37 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I listen to Friday Night Comedy from Radio 4...love it. But I haven't got many left, need to find something else!

I'm never going to be fast. To be honest, I enjoy it when I trundle along at my happy pace.

Good luck for your graduation run!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

here you are

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Scout37 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Cheers

[PhoenixRise Graduate]

Well done runner! Sounds like you have a nice comfortable plan and that you are enjoying it! 🏃‍♀️

If/when after your week of playing you feel you need/want a new programme I highly recommend the C25K+ Stepping Stone podcasts. You don’t necessarily want to go faster so just ignore the Speed podcast for now but you may enjoy the Stepping Stone and Stamina ones!

[Scout37 Graduate]

Thank you! The stamina ones sound interesting.

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Well done on your first post graduation run! Keeping to your happy pace is perfect. It sounds like you are already planning to mix up your runs a bit as well. 👏👏👏🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Scout37 Graduate]

I have definitely decided I don't like running faster, but LOVE running slowly.

So it's a no brainer really. If I love it I'll keep doing it!

[nowster Graduate in reply to Scout37]

I've heard it said here that running slowly eventually makes you faster.