I went off for my 6k run to complete week 2 this morning, I have to say it was already too hot, but I bravely pressed on
I tried to be a bit wiser and deliberately run at a more gentle pace, although a bit like Sadie the other day, I had trouble reducing my speed, but I did manage to keep the whole thing to an average of 7:17/km, which I’m happy with, though I will still need to slow down a bit if I’m to hit 10k.
Plenty of dog walkers to avoid, a few other runners, going the other way thankfully. It’s a bit awkward when I pass a walker just before I have to turn around, and then pass them again about 30 seconds later going the other way. Oh well!
I was certainly in need of a shower when I got back! But a good run, although I’m very aware of how much work I still have to do... still, onwards and forwards
I know! The problem for me is that I was working to do 5k in 30 minutes, so it’s a bit of a reversal now, though I suspect by the end of this, if I ever get there, I’ll be close on that for a 5k pace anyway. As my next run is in the middle of the working week, I’m going for the short one!!
All the best for your run tomorrow. Don’t get too giddy now!!
I don’t run particularly fast though, but I do sometimes try to push myself, as seeing regular improvement does help me overcome the doubts etc.
As for the other walkers, to be honest, I’m past caring!
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your slow is my fast!
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Hey we all know speed doesn’t matter, the important thing is that you’re out there, you know, being awesome!! Oh - and the things you post on here are really encouraging too, just thought I’d add that in
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You’re very sweet. And no, speed doesn’t matter, except running faster is more enjoyable and exhiliarating - I remember it from my youth 😉
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Haha, it’s true though, you’re always very positive!
I remember hating any kind of physical exercise in my youth. I clearly remember coming home from my first day at school, aged 4, asking my mum why all the children were being silly and running round the playground. If only I could have discovered running when I was young...
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Well, I certainly wouldn’t consider myself sporty, in fact I hate sport. But in my youth I rode, cycled, walked everywhere, ran, canoed. I am, however, a couch potato
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week3run1 ✅. 3 x 17 mins with 1 min walks. 
How did your parkrun or (not)parkrun go?
