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Well I did it

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I am so proud of myself. I went from not being able to run 100m to running a 5k. Not quite the 30 minutes that C25k suggests but I’m no spring chicken! Thanks to everyone in this community, you are great and inspirational. I’m now deciding what to do next. Maybe 10K. The idea is daunting but so was running for 30 minutes 9 weeks ago.

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Congratulations on your graduation 😁👍👏👏👏Don't forget to claim your Graduate badge here .

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As for what to do next, it would be advised that you have a consolidation period before increasing either time or distance .

Check this out for more information.

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Enjoy your runs !

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RachaelL in reply toInstructor57

Thank you! That’s good advice and I will do as you suggested.

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Superb! 37 mins is very respectable! Congratulations! Enjoy your new ability, it will literally take you places! 👍🏻😁

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RachaelL in reply toGoGo_JoJo

Thank you!

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Congratulations. Good feeling isn't it. I too can't do 5k in 30 mins, and have yet to get to 5k. Maybe thats the next challenge?

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RachaelL in reply toPJRunner

Crikey, now that’s a challenge! I will certainly look to improve my timings. 😀

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