YAY!!! Graduated today!

[Kimmilo]

Truly amazed that I have done it! Such a good program………I just need to keep it up now and make it part of my routine. Any tips???

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate]

Congratulations!!! That’s superb news. How are you celebrating? 🏃‍♀️💪🎉🥳👩‍🎓

I think you’ve already nailed it in your post-make running part of your routine. Make it something that’s a normal part of your week. Don’t rely too much on feeling super enthusiastic or super motivated for each run. Just go and feel super proud of yourself.

I found it helpful to try new routes, mix it up with timings, set new goals etc. Take time to consolidate though-that’s important. Max thirty minutes until that’s totally comfortable as described in the link below. There’s no need to every run to be thirty minutes long-shorter ones are good runs too.

You can request your all important graduate badge here… 🏅 healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

There’s a great guide to post c25k running here…healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Who knows where those runner’s legs will take you next? Have fun consolidating your brilliant feat in finishing c25k ❤️

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Congratulations on your graduation 😁👍🎉🎉🎉Drop me a line on the Badge post here to claim you graduate badge

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Then have a read of our 'Whats next'post linked in the post .

Happy running!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Yeay!!! Congratulations!! You have had great suggestions..so...just keep running and enjoying!!

[Sidmouth203 Graduate]

Congratulations that's great for the New Year👍👏

[Roxdog Graduate]

Well done, isn't it amazing! I graduated nearly 3 years ago and here are my tips.Keep doing the 30 min runs for a while, but perhaps build in a shorter run once a week.

Vary your routes on those 30 min runs so you don't get bored! Sometimes those post graduation 30 min runs can feel a bit weird without your coach. Some people continue with the guided runs, or use the Nike run club guided runs. I didn't use them, but just went on my little 30 minute exploration runs in different places.

If you're not running 5k yet, you can, after a few weeks, just gradually extend the time of your runs bit by bit.

I'm sure others on the forum will have all sorts of links to advice.

I think it depends on what 'type' of runner you are which will influence what motivates you. If you're a lone runner like me, then you might just develop your own plan.

Best of luck - bet you feel great!

[Nicky_cat_woman Graduate]

yay well done!!! Me too, what are your plans for running next?

[Kimmilo Graduate in reply to Nicky_cat_woman]

well done!! I’m going to stick with week 9 for a couple of weeks I think…..I need the structure and routine in my life or don’t think I’ll keep it up 😳. What about you?

[Nicky_cat_woman Graduate in reply to Kimmilo]

that sounds like a good idea I didn’t really know what to do so let’s do that!!

[00marks Graduate]

Congratulations on completing C25K!

[Vespina Graduate]

Congratulations. Hope you have a great celebration planned. That’s a huge milestone on your running journey - but just the beginning.

The links and tips above will definitely help you. Consolidation is key.

For me, I felt a but adrift without someone chatting me through each run. Finding the Nike Run Club app was the thing I needed. Their guided runs replaced the C25K and I didn’t have to clock watch to see when I needed to stop. They have both timed and distance runs. Others have found ZombieRun to be good - and some people like the freedom of running without someone in their ear is brilliant.

Experimentation to see what works is definitely key. Enjoy it.

[Mikeyboy58 in reply to Vespina]

Congratulations on your graduation 👏

[Kimmilo Graduate in reply to Vespina]

thanks- I’ve just got the Nike Run app……..looks good and I think will suit me. I’m running tomorrow so will give it a go!

[OldManRunning Graduate]

Well done Kimmilo 🎉🎉🍻🏃🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ There will be many tips from far wiser owls than me, so mine is listen to them 😁