Advice for my next run

[pianoteacher]

I started ju-ju's plan this week but haven't been able to stick to exactly what I should have done. Saturday I did Parkrun with my son which we scouts pace so not a full 5k run. Last night I went out with an organised group from the Leisure Centre near work and we did another 5k but cross country - again stopping and starting because of rough terrain and different abilities in the group. I was going to volunteer at Parkrun on Saturday so I could get two more runs in this week but luckily for them/unluckily for me all the spots are filled! I will be running the whole thing as my son is with his Dad this weekend.

Would it be best to go for the 5.5k long run tomorrow at a steady pace or a speedier 2.5k?

[Ripcurlrana71 Graduate10]

Sounds like you did a shorter run and 5k so far this week so I think you’d be fine to do the 5.5k. Doesn’t sound like you’ve speeded through your last 2 runs. You’re a very competent and consistent runner so know you’ll be fine. 😊

[Tbae]

Our Panther leader keeps the magic plan very flexible.

Gives the tips,and leads and asks to apply best guidance,TPR, eg.

I am just blown away with the all the experience and knowledge on here.

You know your body best and if it feels comfortable it will be.

Recovery after your session and next day repair is key to maintaining a sensible reduced injury risk.

Enjoy your magic10 journey.

Loved the Should, Would ,Could and Did.Thought provoking.

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

When I was doing that, I did ParkRun Saturday, long run Monday, two days break, short run Thursday.

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I always took the plan to be flexible (well i had to as I accidentally reached 10k halfway through). i went with what my body felt at the time. I never felt the plan was written in stone, and ju-ju did say it was shorter but she rewrote it as some people need longer to get to 10k.