Well done on graduating; get your badge of pride sorted! I have downloaded the C25K+ but the last two runs I have just listened to week 9 for the first 30 mins then let it run on to another podcast when I ran for longer..
I have registered with Parkrun but am debating over whether I am ready to run with people (I run alone, just dodging dog walkers etc!)
I think your plan to continue 30 mins x2 a week then do more different routes etc is fine; just enjoy the freedom, I am!
When I graduate (plan to on Saturday ) I am thinking of following the C25K+ podcasts and try a parkrun, I've also found what looks to be a friendly running club very close by - and whilst I have enjoyed running alone throughout the C25K programme, I think a group might be good to keep me motivated and help me progress.
Whatever you do enjoy it and feel proud for graduating!
Congratulations! I graduated on Saturday and have run the Stepping Stones run once - another one this morning - and found it pushed me more than I expected it to but I completed it. I've found four local 5K races this summer so will aim to improve my speed/distance covered in 30 minutes for now.
How great an achievement does it feel! I just got my badge this week & can't resist popping back to the site just to look at it Don't rule out parkrun - I trundle along as the slowest from the start to the finish & everyone is unfailingly supportive - very much as "know what it's like as we were all new/slow/unfit runners at one time" - its def not a race other than against your own time - highly recommend giving it a go as one of your weekly runs if you have one nearby!
Well done, you deserve to feel pleased with yourself after all the hard work. Trundling along for a while sounds good. That's probably what I will do, then like pinkhat says, maybe a parkrun........
I looked up Parkrun and found one just down the road from me on a Saturday morning; off to visit my daughter this week and archery competition next week so looking at trying this before the end of the month.
VintagePat; I so agree with you, reminds me of conversations I had with so many people when I achieved Shodan in Karate-do. Sadly I got hit with the triple whammy of new marriage/house/job all at once and dropped out at that stage. Determined not to let that happen with my running.
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