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First 5K, super happy!

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SaarekGraduate
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Finished C25K 9 days ago and realised that mentally being freed from the clock allowed me to set goals based on distance instead of time.

I decided I wanted to do 5K, so taking it slow and steady I managed it in 44 mins. Going forwards I plan to do one 3K run and one 5K run a week and will look to slowly improve my time.

For those new to C25K, or perhaps struggling, just keep going, trust the programme and you'll get there. Back in September I was nearly 3 stone heavier and never dreamed I'd be able to run 5K by December and yet here I am.

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Congratulations to you Saarek on running your first 5K, I like your plan on running a 3K and a 5K once a week, that's what I do but it's a 5K and an 8K, sometimes 10K

Since I graduated from C25K I run twice a week, my first full 5K was about 4 weeks after I graduated, I increased my distance to 10K gradually, so like you good luck for running twice a week.

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SaarekGraduate in reply to AlMorr

You're an inspiration to us all Al, one day I'll make it to the 10K and then who knows beyond that.

Am running a 2K with the kids in March, they're so cute when they jog (5 and 7).

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Saarek

That's lovely, Happy Christmas to you and your family 👪 👍🤶🎄

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Newbie59Graduate

Congratulations! What a great feeling :)

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RennurGraduate

I think 44 minutes will be my goal by next month. Beating that 45 minute mark, first and then who knows!

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Jogon19Graduate

Well done on your 5k! That’s exactly what I do, a 3k and a 5k, and my speed is quite consistent. As long as you’re still running and enjoying it, that’s the main thing. I think you need to do what’s right for you.

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ComaltdelGraduate

Amazing achievement. You deserve to be proud and I'm glad you have shared it here... GFI

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Peter44Graduate

Congratulations on the 5k, and that looks like a good, sensible pace too, i think, just being out there running, and enjoying the run, is the most important thing, more distance will come with time! 👏👏👏

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DupsGraduate

Well done Saarek, it’s such an amazing achievement to get to that 5k. Who knows what’s next..... the possibilities are endless 💪😊

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Seas1de

Congratulations I hope to continue running twice a week sometimes three times on alternate weeks due to my work timetable. I am hoping to build up to 5K eventually but then doing one shorter and one longer run sounds like a great idea. It would be a good way to try to go a little bit faster on the shorter run without overdoing it. I definitely need to spend a while consolidating for now though

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