5k next week

[GordonAstley]

I have just ‘graduated’ C25K and only managed around 3.8k over the 30 minute period. In - weeks time I am running a 5 k. Any thoughts on how I should approach this ?

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Enjoy your first 5k next week, just run it at your own comfortable pace. 😊 🏃 🎓

[damienair Graduate]

You will be surprised when your running in a large group. A crowd can really pull you along. Important not to get caught out by starting too fast. Just run at your nice relaxed pace, if you need to take a walking break or two don’t worry. You could try a Parkrun on Saturday morning. It would be a good practice run for you and is just 5K.

Damien

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

I think you’ll be helped along by the buzz of the crowd. But pace yourself. I’m a very slow runner - but then I run doing the Japanese slow jogging technique - here’s a short film showing how it’s done m.youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2...(Not working as expected?)

So if you find yourself struggling just go nice & slow and you’ll get there. Good luck!!

[GordonAstley Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner]

Now that is interesting. I will give it a go. To be honest, I think that’s about the speed I am doing now. Thanks

[DiscoRunner Graduate in reply to GordonAstley]

There’s slow running and then there’s Japanese slow running!!! There’s a few tricks to the technique that really help you plod along for a decent duration without getting out of breath. Hope it helps!

[GordonAstley Graduate in reply to DiscoRunner]

Ha ha. I will investigate