First time running 5k

[clairey3]

Today was my second run post graduation and I made it to the magic 5k. It did take 39 minutes but I was trying to lengthen my stride and it made a difference- same effort, more distance.

I always felt I was running on the spot and only using the balls of my feet while I was doing the programme, partly to protect one foot from the extra pain while I had pf. Now that's passed off I can concentrate on correcting my gait and landing mid-foot.

Anyone who thinks they're slow, listen to the advice on here and don't worry about it at all. I can see now that the distance will increase naturally as you get stronger and fitter 🐌 x

[davelinks Graduate]

Well done! Good time! You are still a new runner for a while yet, so take care..😊

[damienair Graduate]

Fantastic and very well done for completing 5K. It's a great feeling isn't it.

[IgaT Graduate]

Well done! A big 5K needs a celebration now

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

Lengthening your stride can be problematic and is often a cause of knee pain. You would be safer to increase your cadence and keep stride as it naturally is, at least until you have built your running legs a bit more.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[misswobble Graduate]

I was just wincing at the prospect 🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

You got it!!! Well done you !

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

PS

Just take care altering stride etc... as IannodaTruffe says