Tried to do 5k 🙄

[Killerblue]

Very hard this morning so couldn’t quite make the 5k mark unfortunately so I think I need to go back into consolidation runs once again to get myself used to this.

I had aimed for 10k on Sat but I don’t think my body is ready yet for that. Hopefully in the next few weeks though 👍👏

[Blossom- 60minGraduate]

Hey KB, take it easy. You haven't been well so I'd just do some slow 30 min runs to build up to 5k, then start on the road to 10k. I've been 'starting' the distance plan since January but can't get into the swing of it, but still going out and plodding along 😆

[Killerblue Graduate10 in reply to Blossom-]

Thank you Blossom 👍 I think you are right and I haven’t recovered fully yet so I think I am trying to do to much to soon. I will change tactics now and aim to just get out three times a week and build up that way 🏃‍♀️☘️

[58soon Graduate10]

Take it easy KB. Any time I've pushed myself too hard, I've ended up on the IC - and you don't want that! So slowly does it - there's no rush. Just enjoy what you feel you can do!

[Killerblue Graduate10 in reply to 58soon]

You are absolutely right 58soon there is no rush for anything 🤗 I just feel I can do more then find I can’t at the moment so now easing back a bit

[nowster Graduate10]

Definitely tame that competitive edge. As you already know, the way to reach distances is gradual increments.

The two times I've tried to do a sub 30 min 5km, I spent time on the injury couch a few days later (the first time for a month, the second time for a fortnight).

[Killerblue Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

lol I’m not sure I have a competitive edge 🤔 maybe I do a little bit 🤗 I think I believed I was recovered more than I actually am as in my mind I am raring to go 🙄😂 good advice though

[Jools2020 Graduate10]

I agree with Blossom! A few gentle 30 minute runs and just enjoy them. Sometimes after not being well, we expect to get back to normal quite quickly and are impatient when it doesn’t happen. Take it easy - you’ll get there again. 👏👍🏃‍♀️

[Killerblue Graduate10 in reply to Jools2020]

Yes I do feel impatient for the better weather and the sun and just getting out there definitely 👍🏃‍♀️

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Coming back after injury is such a balancing act! Wise decision to pull back a bit, slowly building up is the way to go. I've been adding one kilometre to my long run every week so it's going to take me a few weeks yet to get to 10k. Frustrating but better than ending up on the IC again because of my foot 🦶 good luck 🤗

[Killerblue Graduate10 in reply to Beatlesforever]

Sounds like a good idea to add 1K per week and as said above there is no rush at all 👍

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Don't be too hard on yourself, I have just read you earlier post and if you are recovering from shingles then just take your time !I had a spell of infrequent running and im taking my time to get back to 10 and 12k

I have built the frequency up again first before increasing my distance !

Just take your time , you will be back there when you are ready 🙂👍

[Killerblue Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you and I like the sound of frequency and consistency 👍

[Instructor57 Graduate10 in reply to Killerblue]

There ya go 😁👍