Oh what a beautiful morning...

[Kimterry]

My achievement this morning will probably not seem like an achievement by anyone else's standards, but I'm sure there are people out there like me who struggle to run for 30 mins. I haven't run for 30 mins non stop for quite a few weeks now (I graduated at the end of August) but I have read lots of posts on here that say if you slow it down you can run for longer. Now, I'm not fast - my usual pace is 8:35 per km- but today I slowed it right down to 9:06 per km and I managed to run for 31 mins comfortably; my breathing was steady, my legs were aching nicely (if you know what I mean!) and I ran naked - nothing to distract me! It was glorious! The sun was shining and I also changed my route a little. All in all, these minor changes made me feel that I can continue running and one day, I will be able to run a 5K non stop. I'm getting there ... slow and steady.

[Pc59 Graduate]

Its the slow & steady that works 👍😊keep up the good work! & enjoy thats the main part! 😊

[Kimterry Graduate in reply to Pc59]

Thank you... and I will continue to enjoy!😀🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

[misswobble Graduate]

Running non stop is extremely difficult and a big ask. It’s not the holy grail though. Taking walking breaks is sensible and can mean the difference between finishing a session and not, so don’t worry. I walk when I need to 🙂🏃‍♀️👍

[Kimterry Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Thank you. Yes, I have been taking walking breaks but I just wanted to know that I could still run 30 mins non stop, and do you know what...I enjoyed it!😀

[Wizziewood]

Well done you ... slow, slow, slow is the way forward!, having said that you really aren't that slow.

You'll soon be running 5k. Running at a pace that's comfortable for you is the most important thing.

Keep up the good work. Good luck and happy running!

[Kimterry Graduate in reply to Wizziewood]

Thank you! Yes, my pace felt comfortable because I wasn't trying to be Speedy Gonzales!😀

[Whatsapp Graduate]

"I ran naked"

Must've been chilly!

[Kimterry Graduate in reply to Whatsapp]

Haha! A little chilly to start but I soon warmed up!😂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Kimterry]

Go to love a bit of sun on your back

[misswobble Graduate]

Yes , you do. There’s toasty 🙂

[Hidden]

You will do it and slow running is definitely the key, I keep reading articles that say that slow running is the way to go...

[Kimterry Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes, I keep reading that too. That's the way I'm going to continue !🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

[Runwithbob]

Run naked? What does that mean

And well done

[Hidden in reply to Runwithbob]

i think its more in terms of no tech, than the old fella' flappin around everywhere.

[Kimterry Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Haha! Yes! Well I don't have an old fella... well I do, but he doesn't coming running with me!!😂

[Kimterry Graduate in reply to Runwithbob]

Running without music etc! Thanks! 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Brilliant.. running nekkie is wonderful... runs for pure joy! You are dong wonderfully!

[Kimterry Graduate]

Thank you Old Floss - your mantra 'slow and steady' is with me all the time!

[Ianson Graduate]

Just read this- sorry - great post and a great plan.

[Kimterry Graduate in reply to Ianson]

Thank you! I'm still carrying on - good luck with your journey 👍

[MsFickle]

Kimterry just love your shiny medals - I love to work towards a goal - you are doing fab - it's hard getting back into 30 min runs I graduated in Sept but dropped down to 20 mins in the winter (on a good day) and I found the 30 so difficult a couple of weeks ago .😀