W9R1 struggled!!!!!

[Minimimi1]

Today was the first time I really struggled! That extra 2 mins, seemed to go on forever!!!! I am still struggling with distance. Only managing to complete just under 4k in 30 mins. I hope I can eventually get to run 5k in 30 mins! Wish me luck!

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Don’t worry about the distance just go at a gentle pace for the next 2 runs. You can consolidate over the next 3 weeks which is when you can get stronger and increase your pace. Graduation is getting close. 👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

5k in 30 mins is not a requirement of graduation and most graduates do not achieve this at graduation.

You are doing great, so just keep it nice and easy and pace will pick up in time.

[Razouski]

It’s about running for 30 minutes, don’t worry about distance, just keep going slow and steady. Only 2 more runs until you graduate. 😀

[Minimimi1 Graduate]

Thanks for the advice & support.

[Kesky Graduate]

I had the same experience in wk 9 just so strange that 2 mins could make a difference. My graduation run was the toughest of the lot and l admit l felt a bit cheated - surely l must be fit now! Then 2 weeks post grad 30 minutes is so enjoyable, its hard to know why at the time -ebs and flows l guess but you are so close and then you’ve got a world of future running to come - how fab is that , good luck!

K