Hi everyone I graduated last September (2018) and have been running 39mins 3 times a week since but have still not hit 5km! SLOWLY getting there though. I'm not going to give up now.
Still trying to chase that elusive 5km - Couch to 5K
Still trying to chase that elusive 5km
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It's a credit to you that you keep going and can smash out 3 runs a week, without a program to follow x
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Welcome to the forum.
I’d be varying up the runs. Not sure how far you are off 5k but a couple of 30s at a gentle pace will give you more for the 39, which could then extend a bit.
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It sounds like you’re doing great things getting out there as consistently, if it really matters to you to get to 5k I reckon you must have enough stamina to do a few minutes more on your next run then a few more till you are doing 5k at your own pace, but honestly? If you’re happy doing what you’re doing like you say it will happen one day
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If there is a Parkrun close to you give it a go. It’s a little easier I find running and pacing in a crowd. And the atmosphere is addictive. It would be a nice way to hit your 5K milestone.
Damien
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Well done.
If you read the guide to post C25K running healthunlocked.com/couchto5... it suggests just using one run per week to extend duration, while keeping the others more like 30 minutes.