Well I couldn't let Newbie_Pam catch me up ! So tonight I completed Run 2,yippee I found that onceI got in a rhythm and a comfortable pace run 1 went ok and I could have carried on a few minutes more.
Run 2 couldn't quite get that pace right and towards the last minute or so was a bit harder but I managed it .Now ready for run 3 on Saturday...... I think!
I have a quick question though, at this stage in the programme what distance should I be running ? tonight by the time I had done my 5 min walk then first 8 minute run I had run approx 1.1 miles.
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Swear-words from this part of the world!
Seriously though, well done and your commitment is definitely helping my resolve. Week 5, run 1 for me tomorrow, come rain, hail or shine :o)
I know most posts say not to think about the distance but I've started to wonder how it all starts to shape-up. I guess we just watch the personal progression. Fingers crossed for the end of week trek!!
Yes we are good !! It's weird one week it's when is the 60 seconds over and thank heavens for that and the next few weeks it's do I have enough time to get to the next roundabout or next set of traffic lights or is that just me
One particular path I've used for around half my runs. Must admit that today I was definitely enjoying plodding past previous markers and did manage to get to the same bridge I made on Monday I was a bit concerned that more plodding would bring a slower walking pace but seems it's not too bad.
When I was on week 7, I wondered if I could run 5k. I kept going and did it in 43 minutes! Showing off in a way but I just wanted to know. Got back on the programme after that, didn't want an injury LOL
I'm not sure in miles.. I measure by map my run and have noted I do around ten mins per k..managing approx 3k in the half hour time..haven't a clue if this is average or what...just amazed I'm getting through but just like you getting more interested in pace/ distance.. bearing in mind all advice from our amazing predecessors..slow is good x
Going to be boring here, but yes, just forget distance at this stage. Get to them of Week 9 and then see how far 30 mins takes you and take it from there.
Honestly, the programme should really be called "Couch to 30 mins"
Fantastic, whatever speed you need to do to complete the run time is fine. I wouldn't worry about the distance at this stage. I do not know many who graduate with a 30 minute 5k. My first one was 43 minutes. If you do the time, you pass and then plenty of time to master 30 minutes, then 5k - enjoy it! Julie
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8 minutes! Good aren't we?!!
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