W3 run 1 too slow?

[Skeg]

Just done W3 run 1. Wk1 and 2 went ok ( prob due to brisk walking for last months) A bit apprehensive about the 3 mins but it went a lot better than thought.

Concern is I feel I'm going at an Ok steady pace but I'm not overly exhausted at the end so too slow?

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Well done, there is no too slow. You are getting to the end of each run, that's good . Just enjoy your new exercise 😊😊

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

There is no too slow... and you don’t have to finish a run exhausted. If you can talk in full sentences while running then you’re running at the right pace for this plan. Great job so far.

[Myfanwyruns]

Just to give you an idea of how slow I go, I just completed R2W3 at the stately running pace of 5.3km/h. At the end I was hot and my muscles were a little tingly but I was not dead on my feet. I believe the goal of the programme is to get through each stage without injury or feeling like it's a punishment. We are going to be running for the rest of our lives so we have a long time to improve our speed! Enjoy your running journey 😁👍😎🌞

[SlowLoris]

The runs are going to get longer so a comfortable pace is very sensible.

However, if there's something left in the tank at the end feel free to finish a bit quicker. It's good training.

[Skeg Graduate]

Thanks for the comments. My brisk walking rate is 6.5K in 58/59 mins. So after couch ended I carried on brisk walking slower jogging until I reached 5K, that took 42 mins. So my first target of 5K under 45mins is reached. Main target is complete the course.