The weather is a bit rubbish, heavy rain and strong winds. I was determined to have a good one today nonetheless.
This last few weeks I’ve tried (honestly) to not pay too much attention to pace but the competitor in me can’t help looking at it.
Setting off I had a fairly good pace for the first km or two, but at some point at around 15 mins or so I felt quite out of puff and regretted setting off so quickly ( by my meek standards anyway).
For the second half of the run today I tried to focus a little on calming down and regaining control of my breathing.
To be honest, it was a struggle to keep going ( but I did ) and on reflection that pace was about 30 seconds per km faster than what I’ve been doing this last few weeks !! So it was not clever, and I think for consolidation runs I’ll try to find more of a happy pace and gradually build up speed over time.
Happy to take advice on pacing from anyone ?
Anyway 9 weeks ago, I struggled to run for more than a few minutes and the thought of running more than that seemed impossible. This programme is amazing in gradually building your stamina, fitness, and confidence. Some determination is needed.
I can do it, and so can you.
Happy running all 👍💪🏃♂️🏃♀️
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Thanks very much Annieapple, I must say I am really proud to have got through this great programme. It’s been an amazing journey, and one that I feel is just beginning really.
Happy running 🏃♀️ 🏃♂️
Well done! Last Saturday I was using extremely bad language directed at the wind and rain as I was so fed up with it all!
Regarding pacing, I just trotted about for a few weeks after graduation, enjoying the freedom of not being told when to stop and start. I turned into a bit of a running geek and read up all the links on here and runnersworld, and some YouTube stuff🤓, mostly on form and running posture. I found myself getting faster without even trying. I'm not interested in running fast, but I would like to run efficiently and without injuries.
When I decided I needed a bit more structure, I followed a recommendation here and downloaded the Nike running app. Coach Bennett does talk quite a lot; I wouldn't use the app all the time. He is hugely knowledgeable though and has some great running tips, especially around pacing.
Yay! Many congratulations on your graduation. And you cracked the 5k too which is not that common I believe. There’s a consolidation club post: healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
And a more detailed one on what you can do next too:
I have no idea about pacing - still trying to figure this out for myself.
Although many on this group have told me not to worry about pace - run at whatever is comfortable. Apparently increasing the amount of time you are running by 10% at a time, builds stamina and fitness which in turn increases your pace. Seems logical.
This is certainly going to be my aim as focusing on pace seems to make it less enjoyable!
Big congratulations on graduating - amazing!! Enjoy your freedom 🙂
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