First 5km in 30 mins

[Tigger64]

So I am on the first week of Ju Ju’s magic plan. I am repeating each week 3 times and progressing slowly on account of a hamstring injury so well 2 of Week 1 if you like. My current running goals 1) run 5km in 30 mins 2) run 10km in 60 mins 3) run 15 km. Today I achieved goal 1 and managed my first 5km in 30 mins. It has taken me 18 months to get to this point and I have learnt the value of gradual progression and persistence.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Congratulations on your persistence paying off, fantastic time. Good luck with continued progression to your next goal. Happy running 🤗

[2bon]

Congratulations Tigger! 5K in 30 minutes is impressive indeed. Sounds like you have a smart solid approach with clear goals. Good luck on reaching your next goals!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

That’s awesome, chipping away at it slowly just proves it can be done

[damienair Administrator]

Huge Congratulations. Running a sub 30 minute 5K is a great achievement. I remember running my first 5K in under 30 mins, it was in a 5K road race and I finished in 29:56 . I felt like I’d won the race.

If you run 10K and do 5K interval training you will find that your 5K pace will improve and so too will your endurance thanks to running 10K. It will also translate to 10K. Keep plugging away and you too will be running 10K in an hour. Just like you it took me about 2 years to get sub 1 hour 10K. Good luck.

Damien

[Tigger64 in reply to damienair]

Thank you. I am learning that it is just mikes under the belt and can’t be rushed. Persistence is everything. Thanks for the words of encouragement and advice.

[Lankers]

Hi, well done! Good to know that 5k in 30 mins is achievable for us gals over 50. I will follow your sensible advice and just take my time getting there. Good luck with you next goal!

[Tigger64 in reply to Lankers]

Thank you.

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Wow - that's amazing doing 5k in 30 mins! That next target is ready and waiting - I'm sure you'll be doing 10k in under an hour in due course!!!

[Tigger64 in reply to Fionamags]

Thank you