I completed religiously C25K in August and I signed up for the Winter Run in London in February, which is a 10k. The longest run I can manage is 7,5k and usually I do 5k, but I tend to jog and walk. I jog most of the time, but I do walk some bits, I very rarely stop and be still, but I walk sometimes a little bit. Is this normal? When you guys post about your runs (which are impressive!) do you mean you run straight the distance and never stop to walk even once?
Thank you Muriel x
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I’m booked on that run too ..... Regent’s Park right ? I’m a new runner and did my longest yesterday of 8.5, but I figure I can walk if needed for the February run and I’ll just do my best 😇
Everyone is different and has different levels of fitness and determination. That doesn't mean what you do is wrong for you. Celebrate your achievements and ignore what anyone else on this forum does, we are after all off the couch. Happy running
I think its very normal, yes. I use run/ walk alot on my trail runs at weekends. In the week, I do non stop 5k's as it feels better that way, but thats just what works for me. I think you need to do what feels right for you, and enjoy the run
I completed C25K almost 2 years ago and ran continuously mainly up to 10k distances. Then several months ago I started to run/walk all my runs. I run 60 seconds and walk 30 seconds. I really love this way of running as it suits me really well. (I’m 55 and have arthritis! )I don’t tire as easily and can go much further if I want to!
Congrats on completing!! I'd say its fine doing both. Well done on signing for Yr first event. You've plenty of time before then so the distance will be fine 😊
I have been struggling with the walk/run problem for quite a while. So over the past couple of months, I've been trying to work on reducing the amount of walking and stopping. Sometimes I found that I had to stop and catch my breath because I ran too fast, or I'm tired from lack of sleep, or simply that I just wasn't in the mood to run so much that day. What I've found to be working for me is having a training goal & feasible plan and not accept that I might not enjoy every single run but look forward to the next one. I hope you will find what keeps you going <3
In my case it's a bit of both. In the main, the runs are straight runs (although the pace varies depending on conditions, mood, levels of motivation, etc.). Sometimes though, I will walk the odd 50-100m here and there, usually because I've got my pacing off and a short walk helps me reset more effectively than just trying to run slower.
Simple answer is, do what works for you; none of us are professional athletes. The important thing is just to enjoy it and savour the achievement as you cross the finish, however you got there.
There is some great advice from Jeff Galloway on the Run/walk method. Up to and including marathon training! You are definitely not on your own using this style x
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