Is it just me?

[Nellytheelephant]

Since graduating in March I’ve kept up running but it’s been sporadic, so this week I thought I’d work through the C25K + podcasts with Laura for motivation. But I didn’t realise that you have to run at 150 steps per minute - I can’t do it. Are my legs too short? They just can’t hit the ground that slowly. Laura was saying don’t bounce, but I was trying to stay in the air for longer, extending my stride to take that long didn’t seem comfortable either. Is there a technical issue I don’t appreciate?

I naturally seem to go at about 170 to 180, not fast, a fast run for me is 5k in 37 minutes. But with 150 steps per minute (well my attempt at it) I did a 9 minute kilometre. I found 160 a bit more comfortable.

Is there something here I just don’t understand?

[Tbae]

I think you need to just listen to all three podcasts first.🤔Stepping stones,speed and stamina.

170-180 is fast.🤔

Do not worry.Laura encourages you in the podcasts to have quick,light,short steps.If you cannot keep up,more common,shorten your stride.

Try running on the spot and counting your steps.

The podcasts are generally for a consolidation period to get you from 150 upto 165 and then higher.🤔

I hope you can get comfortable with some of them.🤔Not sure this helps you.

👊💥🏃‍♀️⭐️👏👏

[Hatman]

Can you run on the spot at 150? Start there and step a bit further each time to fit, perhaps?

I struggle at 150 and 165 creases me, just as in week 2 at 90 seconds did. Once upon a couple of months ago. Could you run at that speed on the spot? Perhaps start there and extend your stride just a little each time to fit the beat? Just a thought!

My fastest, and only 5K was 47 minutes, so I am not in your league. I think my legs are too long to fit in 160. Let alone 170/180. Just enjoy your running.

But then , my fastest, and only 5K was 47 minutes. Just enjoy your running and get somewhere near the number. I find Laura doesn’t really mind, as long as you try.

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Hi. I tried the podcast not long after I finished the C25K and I just couldnt get away with it either

yep, I'd say just enjoy your running too

[misswobble Graduate10]

You can do it! 😃. The the speeds are very mixed. Some complain about the very slow ones but for me they’re leg builders 😃

Do them all, mix em up It takes practice, which is what they are for You are learning to run. This is just another lesson 👍🏃‍♀️💪

[UpTheStanley Graduate10]

I fully understand - I can’t get my cadence down to anything like those levels. When running with the OH, I have to cut my stride length down - I’ve tried dropping cadence and using my usual stride length but it just doesn’t work. And I don’t recommend doing anything that feels unnatural - that can lead directly to the IC ☹️

[Nellytheelephant]

Thank you for all your input - I’ll do the rest of the podcasts this week and see how I get on. I’m still a little confused - is it a benefit to be able to run at different cadences? When I started this running lark I thought you just ran - and it was a triumph if you could - but actually there is so much more to it.