7K Completed

[AllyS]

Ran (on dreadmill) for longer than I’ve ever done however it was totally snails pace. In fact the snails were faster 😳 🐌 🙄. I did feel like I could have kept going but I kept the slow and steady mantra going in my head. Think I’ll try and increase my pace slightly for next longer run. Happy running to one and all! 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

[UpTheStanley Graduate10]

By gum! 10 out of 10 👍 for stickability, that would have driven me completely round the bend 😜, if dreadmills had bends 😀.

You must have some cracking music 🎵 to keep you going!

[AllyS Graduate10 in reply to UpTheStanley]

It was nothing short of torturous Stanley however I did have my tunes going constantly and the console on the dreadmill had a TV attached for additional distraction! 😬

[Now-runner_NeedsAttn in reply to AllyS]

And here I was complaining about boredom running round Ascot racecourse! That has upslopes and downslopes, wind (combined with the upslope one time it was as much as I could do to put one foot in front of the other!), things to look at, dogs to dodge and say hello to (their owners too)... and I run quicker than you so it was over sooner. 11 out of 10 for stickability.

[AllyS Graduate10 in reply to Now-runner_NeedsAttn]

Running round Ascot racecourse sounds perfect 👌🏻

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Well Done AllyS, I hope you didn’t have to suffer Homes under the hammer like I did last time at the gym!

[AllyS Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy. Making progress albeit slowly 😬 Don’t mind a bit of Homes under the hammer however last couple of runs I’ve done on dreadmill it’s been programmes involving cooking which means I’m absolutely starving by the end of my runs 😜

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to AllyS]

🤣🤣

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10]

Wow! Great job! I find the treadmill challenging mentally but enjoyed a hilly workout I did on it last week. I’m finding variation is the key for me to survive a dreadmill run 😵 but am hoping to try a few hilly and speed workouts just to change up my runs a bit this winter.

[AllyS Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Thanks SaskAlliecat. Dreadmill is most def mentally challenging and a bit stifling at times but I do it because it suits me better at the moment. Will hopefully get back outdoors whenever I can but it’s not easy juggling work and childcare around runs. That’s great that a bit of variety is doing it for you 🙌🏻😉

[Flaraflarkin Graduate10]

Kudos to you!! 👊🏃‍♀️🦋

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Well done on your 7k AllyS - I've found alternating length of run and pace really helpful

[AllyS Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

Thanks Jonathan. That’s the next step me thinks ☺️

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

First things first; being compared to a snail 🐌 on a long run is a massive compliment! Looking back, I did my first 8k at a pace of 8:54 outdoors, and my second one, three runs later, at 7:46. Others on this site often say that the long slow runs build strength, so I reckon that, in addition to being a really good run and an example of monumental determination, you have nicely set up your next long run which can be a bit quicker, if that is what you want to do. I am off to do an outdoor 7k shortly. It is cold and muddy and there is a threat of rain.....character forming !!! No idea what pace I will achieve but definitely thinking🐌🐌 .

[AllyS Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks Beachcomber66. Whilst I’m pleased that I am able to run for 7K the thought of not being eventually able to run it faster and quicker fills me with dread ☹️. If I ever reach 10K I’ll be lucky to have completed it with 90 mins which makes me want to cry 😭. I’ll just need to chip away at it. Hope you’re 7K went well 👍🏻

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to AllyS]

My 7k was a shocker. First 1k was too fast and I paid the price in the last 3k. I never learn. 🐌s rule!! Time was ok (for me). It took about 55 minutes. So a 10k ,run a bit slower, probably works out at, say 1 hour 20 mins. You are only talking about a minute per k longer with your 90. I am sure we will both speed up in time. I do believe in leg strengthening exercises. I use the NHS knee strengthening for runners. They have helped me a lot. I think that you just need to be a bit kinder to yourself. Ok all of my running is done outdoors so there is endless interest even if some of it involves fighting off over friendly dogs, but I think that loads of runners will be in exactly the same place as us...the trick is not to care !!🐌🐌😊

[Sandie1961 Graduate10]

Well done AllyS. You did it and that’s the main thing. The long run is all about keeping going and building stamina. I have managed to avoid the dreadmill so far - can’t imagine anything worse than having my pace dictated. I did my 8k this morning with kms ranging from 6.47 to 8.10!

[AllyS Graduate10 in reply to Sandie1961]

Thank you Sandie! Hope you enjoyed your 8K. Your pace range was great and that’s what I aspire to. I’m trying to bear in mind that the longer runs are about endurance and strengthening as opposed to speed but I just feel my times aren’t really reducing much since I graduated from C25K back in September. Need to try and be more patient 😬

[Sandie1961 Graduate10 in reply to AllyS]

I felt just the same. I was chasing a sub 30 5k, but was just not getting any faster, so switched to the 10k plan rather than getting frustrated. Everybody says that speed comes naturally with extra distance and, as long as you enjoy it, what does it matter. Leg strengthening as well - hit those squats and lunges 😫😫😫