Still going strong

[Flossy55]

Hey fellow couchers 👋. I hope this post finds you all safe and well and running with happy hearts. I'm still going strong with 5 post graduation runs under my belt. Still happy and still proud. Yes they are a bit variable but my race at my pace. Happy running dudes and dudettes.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Well done !Are your times including warm up and cool down walks ?

[Flossy55 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

No they are full on running only.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Flossy55]

So no consolidation then ?

[Flossy55 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

I do my warm ups and cool downs I just don't start my timer until I start running.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Flossy55]

Remember consolidation runs are 30 minutes to build up strength and stamina but also resistance to injury .Running more

than this at this stage is risking injury

[Flossy55 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you for reminding me. I walk a minimum of 50 miles a week normally and very good at listening to my body.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Flossy55]

Overuse injuries can come out of the blue and can stop you for days, weeks or even months .There have been many here that ignore the advice of consolidation then end up on the injury couch regretting it . ... Walking does not make you imune from running injuries , it's a totally different activity.

I can only give you the advice , what you do with it is of course your choice .

However, as a rookie runner , if you insist on posting about 40 minute runs just after graduation then I will continue with the reminders that it is NOT recommended practice and can easily result in injury

Take care

[Flossy55 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you so much for your advice and guidance. I really do appreciate it and will act accordingly. Once again thank you. 💙

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

Excellent! Looks like you’ve found a good routine! I’m still between two and three runs a week. Pleased that it’s been over a month since finishing and I’m still out there though.