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Cornet-CarolynGraduate10
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I did the 5.5k run this morning but I feel like the bridge programme is too hard for me yet.

I had to walk a briefly a few times. Did 5k okay and intervals for 2.5k but it was hard today. Not sure if it’s psychological or just need to try again.

Anyway don’t want to be despondent, this not me, it’s a glorious crisp morning and no work so now off with hubby for dog walk 😊

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Terimanning25 profile image
Terimanning25

I wouldn't beat yourself up... you have some pretty impressive stats 😁

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate10 in reply toTerimanning25

Thanks I don’t really beat myself up as loving running just don’t want to spoil that happy feeling. May try this one again 😊

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Terimanning25 in reply toCornet-Carolyn

Honestly, don't worry about the stats... I put my tracker on the other night but had a seperate music player and paid no attention and enjoyed just running... went beyond what I had aimed to do 😂 I don't get hung up on the figures and find it more enjoyable... only you know how it felt to make the judgement about repeating it x

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SandyscrollGraduate10 in reply toTerimanning25

I do that too. I set my phone recording the stats then put it away.

I listen to music, nature and walk if I have to which is rare now but if I'm extending my runs I expect it. Most of all, if I'm extending a run, I start slower and often slow down more as I run. I can work on pacing some other time.

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Terimanning25 in reply toSandyscroll

I just want to keep looking at the stats if it's out so i just let it do its thing and go quicker as I am not distracted x

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate10 in reply toTerimanning25

The only time I looked at my tracker is when my phone said I had done 5k as I wanted to be sure I did the 5.5k. It's been helpful to post the stats as I've now had some really helpful advice. Thank you really appreciate it 😊

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

You did brilliantly Carolyn..the longer the run, you can go much slower. You did 5.5k in 37 minutes with some walking...it takes me over 40 mins to do 5k😆... and for a long run I start really steady, and you find the longer you run the better your breathing gets. 20 to 30 minutes into a run is when I feel most relaxed now.

I would think you can go onto week 2, but instead of running fast, practice a nice steady slower pace so you can run for longer.😊xxx

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate10 in reply toBluebirdrunner

Aww thank you. I will try slowing it down next time 🏃🏼‍♀️

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Bazza1234Graduate10 in reply toCornet-Carolyn

To "learn" how to run easily and slowly (your NIKO NIKO pace - look it up) , walk on a treadmill and keep increasing the speed slightly until you feel that you cannot walk any faster - then start "running" at that same pace . :)

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Decker in reply toBazza1234

I just looked it up and found this article on it. Now I want to try it out too... championseverywhere.com/nik...

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Bazza1234Graduate10 in reply toDecker

Watch this youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2kh...

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate10 in reply toBazza1234

That looks great and I will give it a go on Monday when I will try the 6k run (light slow jog). I'll let you know how it goes 👍

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate10 in reply toDecker

Thank you I will have a good read 👍

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Decker in reply toCornet-Carolyn

And you are doing great. Take it slow and you’ll be there in no time

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ju-ju-Graduate10 in reply toCornet-Carolyn

You are doing really well, and sometimes our minds do want to make us believe that we can't ( you can)... 😎

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pollyp1Graduate10 in reply toCornet-Carolyn

Pretty much what Bluebirdrunner said. I'm just 57 and can't get anywhere near your times...

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Fionn42

You did great! I just checked my 5.5k paces and you were a full 2 minutes faster than me. I would listen to the advice from the very experienced folks on here - slow and steady is really good, and I find it’s when I hit that natural pace that my attention moves away from gasping for breath and my mind drifts into relax mode and then I truly am ‘in the running moment’. Good luck with this week’s runs - remember, we’re all in this together!

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate10 in reply toFionn42

Thank you, I will try going slower. I only set my Fitbit going so it tells me when I've reach the km as I haven't really worked out measured runs. It was easier when Mr Smooth told me I had so many more minutes to go.

I ended the day having "run" my 5.5k and then walked another 15k total. A busy day off work 😊

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anapmf

Your pace is amazing...Im doing 9min a km.. but i felt this week harder to run..my breathing, my body....not sure why..but we did it. Well done. keep going and posting here..We realise we are not alone.

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate10 in reply toanapmf

Reading the helpful replies I think I am going too fast for longer runs so I am definitely going to slow it down. Maybe then I won't look so red when I've finished too! 😉

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Theziggy

I use a GPS watch and never look at it until I turn it off at the end of the run - I always plot my course on gb.mapometer.com/

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate10 in reply toTheziggy

Thank you I'll have a look at that. Have tried using google maps but it can't follow the trail path 👍

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate10 in reply toTheziggy

Just had a look at this and it's great. Means I can go tech free 😊

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IannodaTruffeGraduate10

I don't know which plan you are following or if there is actually suggested pace, but something in the region of 80% of your running should be at an easy pace.

Look at this calculator runnersworld.co.uk/rws-trai...

It may surprise you how slow you should be running.

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate10 in reply toIannodaTruffe

Thank you, I’m trying the bridge to 10k and haven’t found anything about pace, hence my post. Everyone here is so helpful and I will definitely take any advice. 😊

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate10 in reply toIannodaTruffe

Thank you again, just read the article and it great. Loving all the support on here 👍

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate10

Well done... if you slowed up your pace a tad you will find you can go further. 😎

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate10 in reply toju-ju-

Many thanks I will definitely heed all the helpful advice. I need to remember that I am still new to this running 👍

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tfcmagpieGraduate10

Keep going, I have finished WK 1 of the bridge and found it tough. However I did not do the shorter run thinking I needed to build up stamina( Wrong) so when I did the 5.5K I struggled at the very end. I am going to do WK 2 started this morning with a Parkrun and see how I get on.

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate10 in reply totfcmagpie

Thank you I'm going to start w2 on Monday as I did a long run yesterday and lots of walking too so taking a good rest before 6k (very slow) run. Good luck with your week 2

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SlinkymalinkiGraduate10

This is a great time - your pace and time is almost exactly as my 5.5k yesterday! I tried the 30-20-1O technique in the 2.5k and found it exhausting. But, I think it helped me carry on that extra bit for the 5.5k. Keep going & don't worry about the odd walk!

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Cornet-CarolynGraduate10 in reply toSlinkymalinki

Thank you I am going to try slowing down so I don't need the short walks 😉enjoy your week

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martinhermanus

Run at conversational pace some say 180 less your age which is about 130 ... it's very very slow BUT it's the land of almost no injuries

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