Setting a pace?!

[Newrunner5]

Just completed week 2 run 1 and felt ok but I’m worried I’m running too slowly. How do I know what is the right pace, or does it not matter, if I’m comfortable with it?

[Jazzyrunner Graduate]

Congratulations on starting! I hope you’ll love it as much as I am 😊🏃🏼‍♀️

I was told slow and steady is best. You can get speed up later, when your body is used to running: these weeks are about slowly getting your body stronger and gradually increasing the time you can spend running, not about speed or distance. There’s a pinned post on the C25K home page which gives you all the tips you need - it’s really helpful - do have a read. Enjoy your running!

[Jazzyrunner Graduate in reply to Jazzyrunner]

It’s in the FAQ post at the top - the top link it gives: how to run C25K 👍🏻

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Slow and steady is perfect and being comfortable with it is absolutely perfect...! It is what it's all about and it does not matter one iota!

Huge well done you!!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and includes advice on pacing, which is defined by your ability to speak as you run.

Enjoy your journey.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

If your run is comfortable then that's the right pace for you, there's no such thing as too slow. Well done 😊