Wk3 r1 done...is your walk quicker than your jog🤔

[tintre]

Well i listened to all the tips of you guys to help with breathing and must say its lots easier. I slowed my jog right down and hey presto, but......i dont feel like ive ran, im sure im walking quicker than i jog lol. Is anyone the same?

Must say though, the pain in my calfs has not decreased. I don't think injury as when im on the walking part it eases. As they say no pain no gain lol......enjoying it though and actually look forwardto the next run and sometimes wish i could run again next day. I dont though i do rest

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

There are many runners who’ve started here and gone on to graduate, heck some have run marathons and ultras, who can run slower than their brisk walking pace... and that’s a great skill to have. It’s all about maintaining the running action for the length of the run. My 30 minute run ends at the exact same time as Mo Farah’s! I run a lot with Nike run club and the coach on some of their runs takes time to remind me that I can’t end a timed run any sooner by going fast, so run slower. Running slower, at a comfortable pace develops the muscles and aerobic capacity much better than pushing for pace. Pace is for after this plan... if you want it.

The same is true of distance... when you run a 5k, which you will, it’s no less an achievement if it’s in 90 minutes or 20, it’s 5k... in fact someone who ran her first 5k in 90 has recently set a world record for her marathon achievement... she’s still not fast, but she’s the very definition of amazing.

Are you too slow? There’s no such thing. Are you too fast? That’s possible, but your run today says not. Keep it like that and your progress will be greater, easier and happier.

[tintre in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Wow thankyou for that reply, i read it twice and so motivational so thankyou for that .

I think as i never ran before i doubt myself and wonder if technique etc is right and just put pressure on myself, as i really want to succeed at this . I wish i could see what i looked like running lol, i certainly feel like i am lol.....thankyou again for a lovely reply x

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to tintre]

*Spoiler alert*

You will succeed... all you have to do is keep crossing your start lines... even the finish lines aren’t as important. I went on a 5 mile run a couple of months back and after 4 I had nothing left... but I ran 4 miles that made me stronger and fitter for the next time... now I can run 8! Relax, take the pressure off yourself, you got this.

[tintre in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you 😊 well done on your achievements also, sounds like your doing fantastic, well done x

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to tintre]

I’m just you a year or so down the line... it’s just a case of gentle progression.

[Zumba-kitty Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Although this reply was to tintre, I am exactly at the same position W3R1~ and this response was truly inspiring!

Thankyou UnfitNoMore 💕👏🏻🔥

[Jogonton Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

This reply to tintre is really inspiring for all of us slow runners. I feel much better after reading as I am soooooo slow but can now run for 25 mins, just did w7r3 yesterday. My daughter who is a regular runner of 10k and more recently remarked on my slow speed though said "at least you are trying". She didn't intend to be mean but is always focused on speed. I will show her your post and forget about my speed from now on. Thank you so much (even though it wasnt aimed at me 🙂).

[Zumba-kitty Graduate]

I have just done W3R1 and also slowed it right down. However I didn’t then struggle with the 3minute run which was great!

I googled Japanese jogging and yes I’m also sure I walk faster than I ran today.

Well done for getting through it and looking forward to your next run 👍🏻🏃🏼‍♀️👏🏻

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

There are many many folk on here who can walk faster than they can run. Me included. We are all proud members of the Snail Club 💪🐌 tortoises allowed too 💕🐢

Speed will naturally increase as your stamina does but that's for after graduation and consolidation. For now you are building endurance and developing a new skill. Concentrate on that.

Above all remember this is your journey and no one else's. Run for your pleasure (honestly enjoyment does come 🙂 )

Keep an eye on those calf muscles. This is not a no pain no gain zone! The last thing you want is to get sidelined with a muscle tear. See a sports physio or medical professional if it continues 😊

Have fun x

[Tiggysalledgedowner Graduate]

Agree with all of the above, the plan is actually miss named, it’s really couch to 30 minutes, but that doesn’t abbreviate quite so well. I got quite despondent a couple of weeks after graduation, because although I could run for 30 minutes I was nowhere near 5k. It took 3 months after graduation to get there and even then it took 42 minutes, but then you have the fun bit of trying to get the time down, or not, depending on what you want from running. I would add, that a 40 minute session now burns over 500 calories, so there are a lot of benefits still to come.

[Giuliasq Graduate]

Hi tintre, I think I had the same as you a few weeks ago.. I was running 2 minutes and walking 1.5, and during these two intervals I covered the same length. I got many supportive comments and moved on. It seems incredible as you read it, but you’ll get faster, without even realizing! (In any case, my partner can still have a walk next to me, while I’m running 🏃‍♀️..just to set perspectives...)

[doggytail Graduate]

I know what you mean about walking quicker than jogging I feel like that. I am starting w4r1 tomorrow I do look forward to it but still panting like someone who has run 20 miles lol has you say no pain no gain x