W8R2 - what now ?

[Rory0511]

So I was supposed to run for 28 minutes this morning but I felt pretty strong at the end so I ran for 30. Not only that, I ran faster than previous runs and managed to complete 5K within the 30 minutes 🤗 which i’m absolutely delighted with. Still planning to consolidate over the remaining 4 runs but it feels like i’ve met the objective and other than pushing myself to run longer or faster i’m pretty much there. Feeling happy !

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well don a sneaky two minutes....just run these last runs and enjoy.. Then... it goes on

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great run. Congratulations on the 5k. So you got that and can complete the programme no worries. Stick to 28 next time, the plan is carefully designed to minimise injury risk, so I’d advise strongly against over running again. Week 9 is your victory lap, maybe go 33 on the last one? Then spend time consolidating where you are... this is advised for all runners at all stages in their career. That buys you time to decide where next... 10k, 15 minute 5k (😂) or fun running to maintain your new fit and healthy lifestyle.

[Rory0511 Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

15 minute 5k ? I’m Jamaica at the moment but that doesn’t make me Usain Bolt 🤪😂

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Rory0511]

That’s ok then... he couldn’t run 5k when he was at his peak... I did a guided run with Miss Asher-Smith, she’s not allowed to run over 400m ever, he’d have been the same... so you can hold your head up in the knowledge that you could have beaten the legend... as long as you had choice of distance!

I put 15 for a laugh, read that as xx minutes 5k and there’s the other option.

[AnnieW55]

Great run. The temptation to go for it is strong. You’ve done that now so dial back a bit to get to the finish line uninjured. I know it’s not a given that over performing will lead to immediate, or further down the line, injury but don’t give in to temptation too often or you may find yourself on the ic.

As for what next, the link below will give plenty of ideas - consolidation, as you say, being one of them. Well done on your speedy run - took me ages to do that.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Rory0511 Graduate in reply to AnnieW55]

Thanks Annie. Really useful link

[Bonsaiboy]

Now its time to set your own targets. That may be to run the 5KM faster or to do 6KM next time. Just enjoy the setting targets for yourself and don't be worried if a bad run happens at some point, it does happen.

[Rory0511 Graduate in reply to Bonsaiboy]

I remember. W1R1. Could only do 6 of the 8 one minute runs 😀

[AnnieW55 in reply to Rory0511]

Wow! That is some improvement - no wonder you “went for it”. Can see why you were tempted.