Wk6R1 started too fast and paid the price

[oldperson47]

I was so pleased that I did the long run in run 3 week 5 I started my 5 min run going too fast. With only 3 mins walk in-between my breathing did not get steady so I paid the price and did not finish the runs. A learning lesson for me, it is not a race and doing the run is more important than the speed.

[Ripcurlrana71]

6/1 is a tricky run which caught me out too. I’m sure you’ll do fine on the re- run. Good luck.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

You have got It! Slow and steady gets you where you want to be..in any run😉

[Millsie-J Graduate]

You will do it next time, start slow and stay slow. Good luck runner

[Mumsygill Graduate]

I have heard that wk6 can be more tricky than the 20 min run in wk5. This whole programme is a learning process so I guess you've proved that. As I'm a slow plodder I don't think I'll ever be in danger of going too fast but take your words on board. Onwards and upwards for big-time your next run will be fab!

[oldperson47 Graduate in reply to Mumsygill]

My jogging pace is about the same as my fast walking pace. It was just the first part was up a slight slope and I do not do upwards slopes!! I was trying to keep at the same pace which was not a good idea. I am much better at downward slopes. I will try again tomorrow.

[Mumsygill Graduate in reply to oldperson47]

I don’t do uphill either! Just arrived at a weekend break and our accom is right at the top of a hill !!

[Tasha99 Graduate]

That’s W6R1 for you. Good luck!

[oldperson47 Graduate]

Thanks for all the helpful comments. I had a very busy few days with no running so decided to repeat this run. I did it with a careful bit of route alteration to avoid upward inclines at the start or end of a run. Downhill no problem! Just typing this and I thought RUN!!! it is more of a plod really but one day I might be able to run. Anyone know what the difference is between a jog and a run?