This has been a real trial of ego vs end goal. I hate hate hate slowing down but I just couldn’t go on. Thankfully Laura told me, at that moment, to slow down if needed, that finishing was more important than speed. It feels that if this is a mental game, I’m a half pint short when it comes to running. Moving this show outdoors on Wednesday. My chant will be ‘it’s ok to run like a turtle, it’s ok to run like a turtle.’ Wish me luck!
W6R3 done. Needed to slow down further. - Couch to 5K
W6R3 done. Needed to slow down further.
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You won't need luck, you're doing great!
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You need to run at a pace that your body can sustain to build stamina and endurance.
This is what professional and elite runners do, at an easy conversational pace, for up to 80 % of their running time.
As a new runner it even more important that you run at a sustainable pace which allows full deep breaths, otherwise you cannot deliver the oxygen required to your muscles, which leads to tiredness, muscle aches and potentially to a greater risk of injury.
The way I learned to run slower was in the company of someone else whose natural pace was slower than mine.
If you have been doing the plan on a treadmill to date, then you will really have to consciously dial back the pace a great deal when you hit the big outdoors.
I don't believe in luck.......... good preparation is far more effective.........have a great run.
Very good luck, I do understand being a recent signed up member of the Reluctant Tortoise Club, we can do this 😉
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Good luck, and your chanting the right chant.
It’s all about keeping going at the mo, and slow mo is also good 🤣👍🏃♂️🏃♀️💪
As mentioned above keeping going and running slowly is the way to build stamina.
I only graduated last week, and am slowing down this week to run for a slightly longer time ....to build endurance.
Happy running.
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Thanks all. I've really struggled with the mental game.
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Great job. Mr Kipchoge can do 1:59 for a marathon, a which is around 4:30 per mile. He runs some of his training runs at 9 minutes per mile... he’s ok with being a turtle relative to his best pace, so it’s more than alright for us!
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From what I've read, outdoor running is completely different to treadmill running, so make sure you start off really slowly 🐌 🐢 - better to hurt your ego than your muscles 💪
Good luck on Wednesday, let us know how you get on 😊 🏃 👍
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As a novice runner, the faster you run the quicker you'll reach the hospital. Speaking from experience. And remember (l assume you're not at the Olympics level) there's always a guy who'll overlap you without breaking sweat. Slow down, man.
You’re doing brilliantly. Love the turtle idea. 👏👏👏