You just finished your Couch to 5k and are wondering, now what? Don’t worry, you’re not alone, and honestly, that feeling is super normal. You’ve got a ton of options, so here’s how we as coaches help our runners decide what to do next.
Crossing that finish line of your 5k was a pretty big deal, and there’s no rush to move on to the next thing.
Some runners get excited about building up to longer distances, maybe eyeing a 10K, half marathon or even dreaming of 26.2 miles. Others realize they actually love the shorter distances and want to focus on getting faster or just keeping that routine going strong.
Whatever your goals, they should excite you! No rule says you have to run longer distances to be a “real runner.” If you’re lacing up, showing up, and moving forward….you’re a runner. Period.
When you’re ready to figure out what to do after Couch to 5k training, we have a few ideas below, including some free training plans!
#1 Run a Faster 5k (With a Free Plan)
You’ve accomplished the 5k distance, and now your goal is to get faster. The C25k training plan helped to build a base by increasing the time on your feet each week with a mix of easy run/walk workouts.
Now, with a potential goal finish time in mind, following a…
