Another week 9 run 3

[Feltip]

Today I ran my 3rd run since graduating.

Tuesday was particularly hard and not very enjoyable, today was more comfortable.

I'm still running with my coach which I though would help but I know exactly what shes going to say and when and I think I'm now finding that off putting. I might try a different coach, just to change things up a bit. I still want the safety of someone in my ear before I go it alone

Happy Saturday everyone 🏃‍♀️💪😊

[GreenHooks Graduate]

I too feel the need to have a coach in my ear, and might do for some time. 😬

And I like the virtual cheers etc at the end of w9r3 so call me childish, but I’ll keep doing that one I think 😂

[Feltip Graduate in reply to GreenHooks]

I like the fanfare too 🥳

[Pnegirl Graduate]

Well done on your consolidation runs. If it's any help, I'm finding mine a bit up and down too but people have been saying to expect that at this stage. I also like the reassurance of the coach, more for keeping time than anything else so I'd say let go and go solo whenever you feel you want to 🙂

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Pnegirl]

I will try a different coach, just to see how it feels.

Good luck on your consolidation runs

[Buzzbeebh Graduate]

Good to hear your experience. I look forward to getting to that point, on W6 at the mo

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Buzzbeebh]

Week 6, nearly at the end of the interval runs, graduation will come soon for you 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Well done for doing your run !

Have a look at the Nike running club app .

That has coach guided runs 😁👍

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

I will do, thank you 😊

[nowster Graduate]

I'm currently doing stuff that's not in the c25k programme, so have been using my watch to prompt me. (I'm currently around the exertion level of week 4 but using shorter intervals.)

[Feltip Graduate in reply to nowster]

I guess its trial and error, finding what works for you.

I k ow I still want someone in my ear, just want a different voice I think to vary it 😁

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Try strava lovely- it gives you audio cues (I set mine to every 500m but you can set to what you prefer)

Then you can just enjoy your run and your music 👌💕

[Feltip Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Thank you I'll take a look. The Nike running club app was also recommended to me

[Ian5K Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

That’s exactly what I’m doing since graduation.

tbh I had found the longer silent intervals towards the end of the programme a bit disconcerting. At least the 500m cues are more frequent and regular and the pace cue indicates whether you’re maybe running too fast.

Yet I might look at the Nike thing too.

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Ian5K]

It’s fab... and the strava virtual trophies keep me challenged and motivated 👍 🏆👏👏😀