Pushing it a little now...

[Jundal]

So, after deciding I had something to train for, I went out on my usual trudge, aiming for at least 5k, maybe 5.5. and managed nearly six, as I got a second wind at 5, but stopped there, because I had a feeling I was running into 'injury country's regardless of how I felt. Could I have done more? Yes! Would it have been a good idea? As Consuela from family guy says: "no, no no Mr Griffin..." Brilliant run though, left me feeling amazing!

Although Strava having a MASSIVE hissy fit and telling me I did 10.3k altogether and my fastest k being 3 mins 11 seconds was... Absolutely hilarious, tbh. Eat your heart out Mo Farrah! 😂😂😂

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

3:11? Were you running on the bus?

Good run, you’re certainly wise to abort around 6k... you have a run to do and you’ve gotta get there in one piece. Another week or two and you’re at your distance. Well done!

[Jundal Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

A bus? What can I say? I'm just that good! 😂😂😂

[misswobble Graduate]

😁

You’re right to proceed with caution. It’s the best way. Grow those running legs slowly and carefully 🏃‍♂️👍😃

[Crawlhome Graduate]

Great run Jundal and good move on listening to your body. Feels good doesn't it!!

[telford_mike Graduate]

Haha, yes phones are pretty rubbish at times 📱My second wind usually kicks in at 5k too - nice on a long run but absolutely useless for parkrun 😂 Anyhow nice run, and you were right to put the brakes on when you did.

[sallenson Graduate]

Be careful tiger. This is the prime time for an injury. Your muscles will have gradually tightened and got shorter as you went through the programme, assuming you haven't had a sports massage recently.

Pushing too fast over 5K tends to be where it can suddenly go "pop". So take care out there. Not a race...

[Jundal Graduate in reply to sallenson]

It's grasshopper not tiger, thanks. 😘😂😂

[Dexy5 Graduate]

It sounds like Strava has affected a few people’s timings recently! Well done on pulling it back and being patient- it’s best to get those consolidation runs in first and then follow the 10% rule. Your body will thank you

[Jundal Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

I'm planning on consolidating this run next time on Friday, then I'll be doing a much shorter, (3k or so) on Sunday with my son. Then, I'll push to six and a bit Tuesday or so and consolidate again the time after that.

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Jundal]

10% per week of your longest distance. Not an additional 10% to every run tho

[Jundal Graduate in reply to sallenson]

You're right. I should go from 6 to 6.6 next week. Nice one.