Pain no pleasure, well only a bit 😂

[Tasha99]

At what point does running 10k become pleasurable? Like I just find it so long! Will it become easier? Then will I like it more? Tonight was my 2nd. I enjoy 5k more I think.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Just run 5K then.. or 3 or 7.. do what makes you happiest... I love a short run.. a 5K and a Sunday, see where I get to ..or not, day...

At the mo' having to be .. gulp .. sensible as I am doing a HM plan... but, since I have devised it.. ] still get my short, medium and long run in... albeit... they all increase in distance as we move on

If your read ju-ju- 's last post.. it was reminding us never to forget, wherever we are on the running path, that this is about enjoyment...

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

I want to enjoy 10k! Do you think they’ll get easier?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99]

Well... I would answer, yes...every run makes us stronger... I love them, I love the fact that I reach a point and then feel like I can go forever...and now they are as pleasurable to me as any other of my runs... but I, nor anyone else can make them easier for you... it either comes or not.

If you want to enjoy them.. then slow down. choose new routes... and see how they evolve?

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes I think I’ll go rural next week! Thank you 👍🏽

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

Looking forward to seeing where you are going for your rural run Tasha99

[mrrun Graduate10 in reply to Tasha99]

They won't get easier if your mindset perceives that distance as 'long'. It's not long, it is what it is, don't analyse too much.

Try and choose routes that stimulate your mind when running. During my HM preps l ran various routes in order to remain sane. Imagine doing 21k on a treadmill? Lol

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to mrrun]

I’m going to try trail running tonight! Excited!

[Hidden]

Tasha, you've been pushing it lately. Maybe slow down a bit and increase distance more slowly. i enjoy the longer runs now, but to begin with i needed more than one rest day in between xx

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Ooh I’m defo having 2 days now!

[Sarakc Graduate10]

Hi! I’ve done a couple of 10k’s now and I find them quite hard and each time have got a blister on my foot and have felt very tired and much stiffer legs for a few days but I think I must slow down a bit!

I went out this evening and ran 5K which I really enjoyed, first run since I did 12K on Thursday! I think I’ll still do longer runs but definitely have more “rest”days in between ! Struggling to get 3 runs in a week at moment though!! 😃

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Sarakc]

Yes it’s fitting 3 runs in isn’t it! Good luck!

[Hidden in reply to Sarakc]

Youre another one who runs fast x

[Slinkyminky Graduate10]

Maybe try slowing down on your 10k run? Just go for a run and not worry about pace and time.

Is your 10k pace the same as your 5k pace?

Choose a different route? Somewhere scenic?

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Slinkyminky]

Omg nowhere near my 5k pace. 5k is 6-6.45 per km but 10k is 7-8per km.

defo going somewhere more scenic next time! Thank you 👍🏽

[pinkaardvark Graduate10]

It took me 4-5mths of regular 5ks for them to start to feel routine. I'd have to say you may need to run a good few dozen 10ks in you want to feel the same way about them.

I did find running further than 10k made 10k not seem so much of a challenge so you could try upping the distance, also maybe enter some 10k races and or try 10k over different terrain ie trail or with lots of hills.

You'll definitely get there if you want to, but you probably do need to decide if running for an hour is a regular thing for you.

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to pinkaardvark]

Thank you! I think it’d be easier on a weekend to do 10k but that’s when the ParkRun is. I’ll keep plodding on 😂 Definitely need some scenery I think next week. Thank you 👍🏽

[misswobble Graduate10]

As you get fitter and stronger yes they will get easier. You will find 5k not long enough for your weekly long run

It’s about enjoyment though. Do what you like 😃👍🏃‍♀️

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

Thank you! Hopefully it’ll come eventually.

[Jullaly]

Pleasure or pain I am in awe of your progress ..exam week for you and me I thinks! Hope all goes well

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Jullaly]

Reading paper today! Thank you! It’s my birthday today too😂 Love a birthday in SATs week every year 👌🏽 Hope you’re well 🤗

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

Happy Birthday! xxx

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks!

[Jullaly in reply to Tasha99]

Happy Birthday Tasha!!! ..but typical , Im not sure whose birthday is worse because mine lands on the Physics GCSE paper ..aargh! Somebody is playing a joke on us. But have a great celebration after the reading paper x

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Jullaly]

He he thank you! I’m getting proper trainers with a gait analysis this week for a treat! Exciting! Have a great day too Xx

[Jullaly in reply to Tasha99]

That will be brilliant to get new trainers, yes, I will be pleased when we get started today, its the first biology gcse paper. Have some cake !

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Jullaly]

Oh my goodness! Teacher exam stress!

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

About time! 😂

[JaySeeSkinny Graduate10]

It does get easier. My first 10k runs were few and far between - and not easy. But after about a year of consistent running I decided I needed to crack the distance and from then on my long run at the weekend has been pretty much 10k upwards. When you start doing 14, 15, 16k and more then 10 suddenly seems a lot easier!

And happy birthday!

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to JaySeeSkinny]

He he ok! I’m not ready for further quite yet but maybe in a couple of months! Thank you! 🎉

[Millsie-J]

I know you like parkrun so wondered if anyone goes with you? If so can they hand in your token for you so that you can keep running maybe? I did this a few times when first building to 10k.

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Millsie-J]

Ooh that’s an idea! Although I go faster on that and am knackered by the end! Good idea though 👍🏽

[mrrun Graduate10]

I found that 10 was easier when l got comfortable with 15. 10 was shorter, right?

I like longer distances, some other guys don't. Run what you enjoy, distances are irrelevant, all that really counts is running itself .

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to mrrun]

Ok thank you!

[Juhe]

I'm with you! My goal is a comfortable10k and I envy these people who say they went out to do 6k and next thing they know it's 12k later 🤣 That is not me!!!! Most of the routes I go around here are 4-5 miles and willing myself to do that extra 1-2 miles is tough, especially as I find a circular route much more inspiring to do than a there and back one. BUT I get home after 4.5miles and a couple of hours later just wish I'd pushed it a bit further. My personal plan is to keep doing the 4-5milers and not pressure myself to 6.2miles (sorry - I work in miles not Kilometers). One day soonish I hope I'll feel good and push it comfortably up again. I can guarantee it won't be a surprise and I'll feel every step but each step you do between now and then counts. Let me know when 10k is comfortable for you and I'll let you know if I'm there yet!!!!!

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Juhe]

Ok you’re on! Hilarious!

[Juhe in reply to Tasha99]

Ok! Boom! 😊😊😊

[ToniCR]

When I go out for my long run (my longest is 8k so far) I hit the trails. We have a giant park with trails everywhere through the woods. They are hilly, but some worse than others. I map out a route that will get me my distance. I find running on the narrower trails through the forest that weave up, down and around, much more interesting and enjoyable and you don't notice the km are whizzing by. Taking a friend helps too.

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to ToniCR]

I need a running pal! Yes I think need nice scenery too. Thank you for the advice!