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Jogged for 35 mins this morning. I must be the world’s slowest jogger!! I didn’t enjoy the first 20 minutes but liked the return home run of 15.

I’m pleased because it’s felt more difficult to run after week 9 run 3. I find that strange????

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I find the first at least 20 minutes really hard. You will come into your own as your distance increases.

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WalkingWithLabradors in reply to

Thanks KlickM3. Isn’t it funny how we used to run 20 minutes as a goal but it seems difficult again?

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Haha, KlickM3, i like that! Do you know, I was thinking that this morning, when I did a short run of only 1.5k. It took me just over 11 minutes. It doesn't seem so long ago when I was doing the later weeks of c25k when you have to run for 30 minutes continuously, and i remember only covering half the distance I did today in nearly three times the time. but i think the goal posts keep moving, which is why it never seems to get any easier.

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Ooh I find the first 20 mins hard too! I need 3k to get into a good pace. I was worried that I wasn’t normal 😂

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Lots of us the same

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pinkaardvarkGraduate10

The c25k programme does give you an impetus that many do miss once it ends. But you will find over time if you keep plugging away at it that it does get easier. Sure there are always highs and lows but time in the saddle.. or on the hoof is time well spent.

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Razouski

I found it hard after graduating from C25K and found I was rather reliant on Laura and her podcasts, which is why I continued with the week 9 podcast for a few weeks after. When I was doing bridge to 10k I opted for Sami Murphy podcasts as it meant I got another voice in my ear telling me when to run etc.

However, give it time, and you will start to feel more comfortable about the longer runs.

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AnthieGraduate10

Like the others said, take your time and it takes time ;-) The slowest or fastest doesn't really matter: what matters is that you find your own pace, the one that makes you feel you could run hours on end (or nearly so...). After C25K, I had really tough 30 mns runs (running on flat ground) but somehow, after running twice a week with the w9 or W8 podcasts (or W1 for short runs doing intervals), I improved the speed and then decided to try longer distances. Last week I ran my slowest 10k (an hour and a half!!); I couldn't believe it. Yet, at the same time, when I arrived home, I felt I could have run on for another half an hour. So I had found the right pace...

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WalkingWithLabradors in reply toAnthie

Thanks Anthie. Inspirational !

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AnthieGraduate10 in reply toWalkingWithLabradors

Well, I'm still a beginner ;-) so I just follow the other experienced members' advice and have fun!

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mergirl101

Thanks for your post, reflects the way I'm feeling too. I'll take heed of the advice above and keep plugging away!

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