First week of consolidation

[SassyF]

It’s been a week since I graduated.

Some days I still can’t actually believe I did it. I continued to wear my medal I was awarded by my husband all of last weekend. Even wore it to the shop and 5 people asked me “wassat medal for?” So I proudly told them... each of them said “Good for you, well done” and they smiled. I think it’s important to celebrate success, and let others see that people are still trying to do positive things for themselves.

Anyway... on to my first consolidation week.

Run 1: used NRC guided 30min run, I was slightly worried that I’d feel lost if I didn’t have a voice in my ear. It went well but I wasn’t quite prepared for all the questions about my feelings that The coach was asking me to think about... CT5K was enough of an emotional rollercoaster for me - I just didn’t need anymore of that quite so soon. Felt good at the end of the run.

Run 2: used map my run app for time & distance and just listened to music, I kinda felt like this was the first time I’d been let out in my own. Just me and the music, no talking, no worrying about how far I’d gone or how far I had to go, I ran my usual route so I knew it was 30mins. A very enjoyable feeling.

Run 3: first time I went out before sunrise... unreal feeling to be out running when the sun came up. Totally different vibe. Calm, quiet, cool. I hate getting up early usually, but this was a game changer for me, I really enjoyed the stillness of that part of the day. Used map my run again and went on a mystery tour, just kept running and only decided where to run when I had to. Did my first 5K - didn’t intend to, I just felt good and I felt like I could.

So now I can feel less guilty about consuming the Easter eggs this weekend!

Happy to report that I still enjoy running.

Enjoy your weekend folks! Hope you see some sunshine ☀️ ❤️

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Discovering the joys of an early sunrise run is a rite of passage.Keep running, keep smiling.

[SassyF Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Will do - cheers! 😎

[Running_like_pheobe Graduate]

I was just thinking about you!!So great to hear you kept it up! I was kind of thinking that I’d just repeat week 9 forever 🥸

Early morning runs are the best! Seeing the moon then the sun rise is so special isn’t it! Happy Easter 🐣💗

[SassyF Graduate in reply to Running_like_pheobe]

Running week 9 forever...nahhh, there’s other options available. But yes this mornings sunrise run was beautiful. I’ll definitely be doing more of those through spring & summer! 😎Happy Easter 🐣

[TwiggyL Graduate in reply to SassyF]

My preferred run time is 7 am, love it!

[SassyF Graduate in reply to TwiggyL]

It might be my new preferred time to run too, although this morning I was out at 6. I just loved how calm and un distracted I was.What a treat 👌🏼

[TwiggyL Graduate in reply to SassyF]

I get up at 6am, don’t think I can manage any earlier, need my beauty sleep 😂. It might change in summer.

[Running_like_pheobe Graduate in reply to SassyF]

I’ve been doing 6am runs to fit it in! I love it!

[DylanTheRabbit Graduate]

I love it that you're wearing your medal, you rule! Nice to get some updates from the other side 👍🏼

[SassyF Graduate in reply to DylanTheRabbit]

Thanks DylanTheRabbit i found that one I got to week 7 & 8 I wanted to read as much as I could about life after CT5K, and found previous graduates consolidation journeys very useful. So I thought I’d post mine. 😎

[ele123 Graduate]

Thanks for update, happy you are still enjoying it and Happy Easter! 🤗🤗

[SassyF Graduate in reply to ele123]

Cheers Doll!Happy Easter to you too 🐥

[Patch281 Graduate]

I’m still running too and was up and out early so I could justify the 2 hot cross buns I’ve just eaten! 🤣🏃🏼‍♀️ Have a good Easter 🐣😊

[SassyF Graduate in reply to Patch281]

Great to hear your runs are going well, and yes we can feel smug eating all the Easter treats now. I mean.... I was going to eat them anyway! 🙄☺️

Happy Easter 🐥

[Hidden]

What a fantastic post - so glad you are enjoying running. Crimson51 and Couch phoenix both helped me get on NRC. I really like all the choices on it, and I personally like all the questions and chatter - each to their own😁.

[SassyF Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Hidden i did another of the NRC runs today and it was better than the first one I chose. There’s certainly plenty of choice on there. Glad you are enjoying the questions and commentary on it. There’s something for everyone on the app. ☺️🐥🌼

[Hidden]

Yes there is. But I will never be an early runner - don't surface much before 8.30am 😁

[SassyF Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yeah I get it... I’m in now way a morning person usually. Before I started the programme I’d still be in bed at gone 9am. But I’m the annoying one that is as busy as a bee at 1am.... much to the annoyance of my husband 😬

[QuadroVEINia Graduate]

Hey Sassy,

Great update and insights. I was wondering how life was treating you on the other side!😁

Good to hear you are kicking on, and love the fact you continued to wear your medal all weekend, brilliant!

I was wondering about using the NRC app myself (if I manage to graduate first), so helpful to learn your experience....

Keep running, and posting!

Well done! 👏👏👏

[SassyF Graduate in reply to QuadroVEINia]

Hey QuadroVEINia Yes, all is well thank you 😎 still running and still smiling.

Of course you’ll graduate- I’ve every confidence in you!

I can highly recommend NRC for runs after CT5K, there’s plenty of choice on there. Download it now (if you haven’t already) and browse the choice, it’ll maybe help you plan your journey when (not if) you graduate.

Glad you found my post useful!

Stay cool, you’ve got this... I can’t wait to see your graduation post! 🤩♥️