Venturing into the great outdoors.....

[norabzil]

So after completing the c25k on the treadmill tonight I am venturing outside with a friend for a 5k run! To say I am slightly nervous is an understatement but if I want to improve I need to make the big step out of my comfort zone. Does anyone have any advice or tips on how to transition without any issues??

[MichaelH070862 Graduate]

Just take it slow as you have to pace yourself now if you friend is an experienced runner make sure she goes at a pace you are happy with.

[Madge50 Graduate]

Well done you! Just take it slow, I would view it as a chance to have a chat and catch up with a mate, and you just happen to be jogging along.....I like a bit of a chat, and remember if you can talk you're going just right.

Have fun, enjoy!

Mx

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Madge50]

It's no different to walking, except quicker. Same rules apply. Get out there and have fun ☺

[norabzil Graduate in reply to Madge50]

Trust me I took the chatting to extreme 😄

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Yes I made the transition and found you need to run very very slowly outside. It's harder to pace yourself outside but if you take it slowly you'll be fine. One thing I did was ease into it as your joints need to get used to the different surface. I ran one in three runs outside for the first week then increased this gradually. Enjoy the big, beautiful outdoors!

[norabzil Graduate]

Thanks for your replies, I took it in my stride, went slow and had a good natter...... managed the 5k in just under 35 minutes 😃 Not my fastest but I did it and really enjoyed the experience too.

[runswithdogs Graduate in reply to norabzil]

That's a great time. Glad you enjoyed it.