Introduction

[JaySeeSkinny]

Hmm, this forum has invited me to introduce myself. I feel a bit out of my depth having only just finished the C25K programme. So I think I may be more of a lurker than an active contributor to this forum. I shall read your posts with awe and wonder and maybe in a few years time I shall be in a position to actively contribute!

[JoolieB1]

Welcome! There is also a 10k forum - just an even bigger family (and several of us lurk on them all)! I graduated around 30 weeks ago, so still a relative newbie too. I just carried on running 3 X 30 mins per week, then did a slow 43 min 5k. After that settled into 3 X 5k - whew that was a slog! Just look after ur legs, keep in rest days and make small increases when u r feeling good - I love running in the woods and fields, even hills are good nowadays, welcome 😀

[JaySeeSkinny Half Marathon in reply to JoolieB1]

Hi Julie! I lurk on the 10 k forum as well. I've seen you around on the other forums too. It's good to pick up ideas. Thanks for your welcoming words.

[ju-ju- Marathon]

You are very welcome. Congratulations on graduating and do let me know if you have any races planned or milestone runs we can cheer you on with. So exciting to be embarking on new adventures

[JaySeeSkinny Half Marathon in reply to ju-ju-]

Dead right. But a marathon is really a very long way in the future. And tbh more likely to be in my next life! (Where I'm going to be a mountain climber by the way!)

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to JaySeeSkinny]

Excellent... And t.his group is here to support any distance of runs, not just the scary marathon... I like the sound of mountain climber

[benwill Marathon]

always contribute we all need a hug and encouragement and its always good to have fresh ideas or just ask a question if you want too!

Oh and welcome to the group and remember to mention any races you have coming up so we can cheer you along!

[Paul46-ipswich]

Haha Jay I'm right there with you. Currently on the injury couch with a pulled calf so despite trying to run 3 times a week 5k I'm making it worse so off the running for 7 days forced rest. You're right about lurking here, I find it so inspiring, I've been watching a lot of ultra videos and reading a few books, one of my old army buddies did the MDS last year and this yer is doing the jungle ultra so that's something to aim for! You up for it?

[JaySeeSkinny Half Marathon in reply to Paul46-ipswich]

Not quite yet. Will settle for less ambitious goals first.