third 25 minute run in a row so thought I should push myself today to alleviate any potential "boredom" - caused me some initial issues as the pace I set to begin with was faster than previously and couldn't quite get the rhythm for my breathing. Settled down about 6 minutes in.
My route is not a convenient loop unfortunately - I run away from the house and then have to turn round and come back, so I have to listen carefully to make sure I don't miss the announcement from Laura of 1/2 way - otherwise I end up too far away to get back by the end of my run. Anyway - passed my previous furthest distance out and kept on going before having to turnaround. Was surprised how far I managed to get, and still made it back to the start by sign-off time. even pushed myself for the last 30 seconds - couldn't do the full minute Laura - sorry!
Last run of the week on Friday.
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I just loved the phrase that Mr Smooth used, " you may want to change your pace now" .. I may but never did, the only change was going to be slower and certainly not faster...So Lara does the same then...
You pushed an extra 30 seconds, that's 30 more than I ever did... Well done you
Yes I think they all read from the same script - it does call into question their integrity - but I'm too deeply committed to bring the whole shiny edifice down now - and everyone else seems bought in so why undermine something that is doing good for so many.
How rude - her pithy encouragements are just what I need sometimes - although did consider adding some variety by mixing in some Jo Whiley - but can't download the app to my phone. So I'm staying faithful to Laura to the end.
Lol, it's funny how we pick our mentors. I never went with 'crush' though, l chose Mr Johnson through great respect and running while listening to him helped me a lot.
Yes - also helped by a new fluorescent top (it wicks away moisture - or so they tell me) prefer to also avoid the big trucks now the mornings are darker, plus new running shoes with bouncier heels!!!!
ooops - Fluorescent top does not wash well with Whites........(I did try to warn my wife but she thought it would be ok) a few items which should be white are now fluorescent as well..........the perils of running!
I seem to zone out after the first 10 mins...there's all sorts going through my mind...today, because of the rain, I was thinking about the conversation we all had on here yesterday about clothing..! Then I was thinking about a couple of people on here who are lacking the motivation & how they must want to do it otherwise they would never have started...the fact that it was bouncing it down kept popping into my head every few minutes but I just kept thinking how much I'd run and how little of the run I had left! I cannot believe that I thought a 90 second run was at the beginning...this programme is magic!!! X
Woo hoo...good for you...I cannot change my pace at the end at all...I find a comfortable pace at the beginning & stay there the whole time...maybe when I've been running for a hundred years!!! Lol
Or trick yourself by slowing down towards the end so you can deliver a final kick for the last minute - I'm sure I've seen Mo Farah do exactly the same.
But I wouldn't have covered the furthest distance I've run, which has given me a real view that 5k in 30mins is possible, so swings and roundabouts - but don't worry only pushing pace within my comfort zone-ish.
Okay.... The 5K in 30 minutes certainly is possible... but it should be at a comfortable pace... and if that is where you are currently.. that is fine...
Not many achieve it after the nine weeks... but some do... ( I did... :))
I only did it, because at the time.. I thought I had to!!! It was a runner on here Ullyrunner who told me afterwards, that I did not have to run the 5K... but.. I did do the whole programme, as I advocate.. slow and steady... turns out my slow, was not quite as slow as I thought!
PS
Oh I do have another claim to fame... Sir Ben Kingsley once bought me coffee and cake.. ( when I liked cake)... however, he was not famous then or knighted
Going on my timings tonight I am never gonna get to 5k on 30 mins, but do you know what I really am not bothered at this early stage of my running life. Maybe this time next year I may be a little closer?!? If not. So be it!
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