Revelations

[CosmicWelsh]

I graduated C25K a couple of weeks ago and have surprised myself! Not only did I enjoy the interval training on the graduate runs but I have also set a goal of running a5k event in December 😮. This running park could be addictive!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate]

That’s fantastic! I really enjoy events-there’s so much positivity and fun to be had. I’ve got a nice collection of bling starting now! Have you got a particular event in mind?

Those post couch to 5k runs are great aren’t they! Have you got a plan to get to 5k or are you just going to gradually build? The app has some good advice about increasing slowly.

Apologies is I’ve suggested this before, but you might like to join in the quest over on Bridge to 10k…set your own goals and get encouraged. We’ve got a real range from people walking regularly to people marathon training. There’s a new post this morning.,,

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And if you’re thinking “bridge to 10k”? Eek-that’s not where I am, have a look at the welcome page which might reassure you,

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Where ever you keep sharing your journey, wishing you loads of luck with it! ❤️

[CosmicWelsh Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

I’m doing the Mental Health Elf run in aid of Mind It was advertised in a free newsletter. It’s a thought that’s been lurking for a while so I took the plunge and signed up before I could talk myself out of it.

I’m planning to complete the last graduate run and see how far that takes me in terms of distance as hoping I won’t be too far off 5k.

I haven’t explored bridge to 10k yet so will take a look.

I’ll keep you posted on my progress. Thanks for all the support and encouragement.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate in reply to CosmicWelsh]

That sounds like a wonderful event! I’ve done exactly the same with the events I’ve done-I’m terrible for going out for a run, having. A particularly good one and coming home and booking a race! I find knowing I’ve got to stand on a start line on a specific day to run a specific distance really helps keep me on track when the dark nights and rainy days come.

You’ve got some really sensible plans and I can’t wait to hear how you get on!

[Tremby]

Well done! I'm not sure what to do next. I have somehow managed to get to week 8, but feel I am very slow!I also have anxiety, so possibly the travel will be the biggest challenge, but I would like to do some parkruns. I do want to get to 5k first though.

[HorsePlay Graduate in reply to Tremby]

You're doing so well Tremby! 😊 And you're nearly there!

[Newbie59 Graduate in reply to Tremby]

Well done for getting to week 8 and don't worry about speed. I find my fast walk is the same speed as my 'run'. It's the technique of running that's important, and once you graduate if you keep on with some consolidation runs, just going out for regular 30 minute runs, you will find that you gradually get a bit faster. And if you get to a Parkrun you can run/walk it, as lots of people do 🙂

[CosmicWelsh Graduate]

I’ve just completed the graduate runs and all have challenged me in different ways. For me speed isn’t my motivator, it’s completing the challenge. If you’ve got to week 8 you’ve challenged yourself … just keep that up.

[VS1975 Graduate]

Well done, great cause to run for too. Good luck in it.

[drl212 Graduate]

Congratulations!!

Well done on continuing your journey on the graduate runs and for making plans for a future event. Great way to keep yourself motivated.

I've looked up your race and they have two locations in London, so if I'm back, I'll run one too!!

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