Week 5 Run2

[NIGHTINGALE1]

It is difficult to judge pace when running so the advice about keeping it slow is best heeded.

I did this as I set off on the first of my 8 minute runs. It felt slow but my breathing was ok and I recovered quickly on the walk element. At the start of the second 8 mins I set off at the same pace as the first 8. When Laura announced that there were only 4 mins left I upped the pace slightly and for the final minute a little bit more.

I was sure that my overall pace would be slower than my last run but in fact it was slightly faster.

This was a little bit of a bonus as my main focus is to be able to keep running for 30 minutes three times a week. I have no ambitions about speed or distance.

My problem in the past has been that I have always wanted to go further, or faster or run for longer. And this has been my undoing as it hasn't been sustainable.

[Tulipcat Graduate]

Self control is the skill that the C25K gives but is often not recognised. Going too fast and too far too soon is the injury route. I had to learn this too and nurse a grumbling Achilles. But patience is a running virtue!

[Doddery123 Graduate]

We've got the rest of our lives to do it. And they will be longer by virtue of the fact that we are healthier for doing it...

[Castledking201]

I have just discovered the joys of park run.just managed 3 pbs in 3 weeks that does include 2 stops in all occasions.but running with the slower runs at the back of the pack seems to work well for me.

Think of it as a traffic jam....you will soon find your pace.im managing 1.5 miles before my heart rate goes really high then have a 2 min breather then go at it again.

Hope this insight if some assistance to you.

[DeterminedSilver Graduate]

Great advice