Its so hard!!

[puddy20]

Well I should have graduated today, but the last two runs I have only managed 28 mins. I did 30 mins on Monday covering just under 4k, I can't imagine getting to 5k in 30 mins. I have my r4l on Sunday, so hoping I can push through and at least finish it front of the walkers!

[misswobble Graduate]

You graduate when you have completed the runs.

[puddy20]

Thanks. Just having a bad week with the runs. I'll feel better when R4L is done and I can continue improving at my own pace.

[runningnearbeirut Graduate]

Wait a minute "the last two runs I have only managed 28 mins." ONLY 28 minutes? Can you imagine saying that 8 weeks ago? You're doing brilliantly

I think you might be trying to push a bit too hard. Don't worry about 5k in 30 minutes.

Enjoy your RFL, and either notch down your pace a bit or just tell yourself you're going to have some running intervals.

Then go back to W9, slow down, and you'll be fine.

[loubou Graduate]

I too am doing R4L on Sunday & my goal was to do 5km in 30 mins - but when I started I struggled torun 1 min- I still look like I'm dying from 1 min to 30. I'll be very pleased as long as I'm under 40mins. So doing 4km in 28 is brilliant - well done xx

[scawbyplace Graduate]

Hey Puddy keep the faith!! My first 2 runs of week 9 were terrible. I set out on my final run with more than a little trepidation and guess what - I absolutely smashed it - my first full 5k in 30 mins!! You CAN do this. 28 mins of running - bet you didnt think you would be able to do that a few weeks ago, did you? Enjoy r4l and I look forward to seeing that graduate badge appear very soon

[Rob_and_his_westie Graduate]

Please don't get hung up on the 5k in 30 minutes thing! It's something to aim for and no more. It took me ages post graduation, but I got there eventually and when I was ready. Running for 30 minutes for any distance three times in week 9 makes you a graduate and you can feel completely proud of yourself when you've done it!

[Alex62 Graduate]

Good luck with your r4l, I am also doing one today.... Do not worry about doing the 5k in 30 it is about completing the 5k and yes, you will beat the walkers, keep going