Still trying to chase that elusive 5km

[Ekey]

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.

[Nonrunnerep]

It's a credit to you that you keep going and can smash out 3 runs a week, without a program to follow x

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

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.

[micey2 Graduate]

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

[damienair Graduate]

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

[Ekey Graduate in reply to damienair]

Thanks for the advice I might just try that.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

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.