I went to my first session of a 5-10k course, which involved a timed run, pyramid intervals (tough!) and some silly running games. All very good fun on a lovely sunny morning. We won't know when the long runs will be until on the day (exciting) but homework was a parkrun or similar length run, plus a shorter timed run-walk session. So off I went to parkrun on another sunny morning, and I got a pb, yay! 33.05. Very happy with that, I'm certain is all down to the intervals, which I know are good for me but I don't like so I avoid them. Joining a course means I can't avoid them π Legs are a bit achy (achey?) this morning, so I'll go for a walk later to stretch them out.
Started new running course, helped my parkrun! - Bridge to 10K
Started new running course, helped my parkrun!
Stick to that course, by doing the course you will be able to run a 5K in 30 minutes or less and a 10K in 60 minutes or less.
Shining example! ππΌ Ugh, those intervals. π§ Not even a new watch can make them fun, though itβs distracting. I set off this morning but the drizzle almost immediately turned to drenching rain so I just walked & saved the running for later. Large ponds were forming along my route!
Hi GOG, This sounds an interesting course! Just wondered how you found it? Or is it part of a running club? X
It's part of a local running club, it's well worth looking around in your area to see what there is, they seem to be catering more and more for, shall we say, late starters?! Everyone had to be able to run 5k to do this one, but we were all ages, shapes and sizes and levels of ability.
I detest intervals, but I guess they are a necessary evil. π Good for you for doing them, and very well done on your latest PB!
What course is this?
What club is it? Am now doing a 5 to 10k training but trying to diversify to keep me motivated
They're local to me, but I know several groups in my area that do something similar, there's probably one near you.
Well done on the PB Grumps! Intervals, at my own pace, helped me to build up 5k pace, so I think that you are right. Glad you are enjoying the course π
Brilliant! Well done you! PB and new course, seriously impressive !
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Well done - sub 33 (32?) soon!
Bletch, intervals! But I know theyβre helpful and your example reminds me that I need to do some this week! π©π©
What a fantastic PR time GOG - I bet youβre very proud of that. And how exciting not knowing when your long runs will be! I guess youβll need to keep sensibly fuelled and hydrated all the time just in case! πββοΈ