Completed week 9. How will I manage without Laura? 😂

[Paul25k]

I completed week 9 this week and on my next run I played the same week 9 podcast because although I have put other playlists together to run to, I still think I need the encouragement provided by Laura on the NHS podcast. I really don't want to run out of steam halfway through a run. Has anyone else felt they needed to keep playing the last podcast for a while or am I just weird? 😂

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on graduating from C25K, well done, you can still use run 3 of week 9 when you run several 30 minute consolidation runs before you think of what you want to run next, for example Laura also does the Stepping stones podcasts which are pace, speed and stamina, you are certainly not weird.

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[Paul25k Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you. Good to know 😁

[QuadroVEINia Graduate]

On my first consolidation run Monday wheels came off, I had switched to NRC app, changed my playlist, and perhaps been a tad overconfident. Switched back to regular NHS app with familiar voice of Michael and usual motivational playlist for next consolidation runs and normal service resumed... so for now I’m keeping to familiar routine weird or not you’re not alone on doing this! Well done on completing program!👊🏽

[Paul25k Graduate in reply to QuadroVEINia]

Thank you. Glad to know I'm not the only one who relies a bit on the NHS podcast. I don't particularly like all the music but it helps having someone telling me how long I have run and how long I've got to go. All the best.

[runningnearbeirut Graduate]

Congratulations! Nothing wrong with a few weeks of W9 to consolidate your progress. Then you could try the 3 other podcasts which feature the lovely Laura: stepping stones, stamina and speed.

[Paul25k Graduate in reply to runningnearbeirut]

Thank you. I might give those a try 😊

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Actually I got used to not having a voice straight away. I just play my own music. Maybe you should slow down a bit?

[Paul25k Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Well done. I will listen to Laura a couple more times I think then try my playlist and see what happens 😁

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation, fellow runner.

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Keep running, keep smiling.

[Paul25k Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you 😊

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

No you’re not weird Paul25k, I did all my consolidation runs that way! You may find, like I did, that by the end of them you’ll feel confident enough to go it alone! Good luck!

[Paul25k Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thank you. I'm sure it will be fine 😊

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

The Nike Run Club App is great for consolidation runs, lots of coached runs of various times and distances to choose from. I’ve used it since graduating and it’s helped me reach 10k, 10 miles and even one Half Marathon 👍🏃‍♂️

[Paul25k Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

Well done! Thanks for the suggestion.

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Not weird at all, that is exactly how I felt, until I too discovered NRC, with loads of different runs to please everyone 🤸

[Paul25k Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. What a relief there are others like me! 😂