Slowing down

[Becklegs]

Week 8 run 2 completed and enjoyed. Only trouble is - looks like I’m slowing down. First thing in the morning runs definitely are quicker paced. Goes to show when the energy is!

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Slow and steady wins the race..

It's OK to slow down, it's good for strengthening the legs, you might speed up again eventually though.

The main thing is, you are enjoying it 😊

[Snodrop Graduate]

Hi BL

Dont worry about speed at all, just stick to timings, I learnt this the hard way when I did a parkrun and tried to improve my time, then spent a week with v painful calf muscles, having over reached on stride.

I am in the process of improving my (rubbish) running technique using youtube clips and I really like the Japanese slow running examples which help you run forever.

Must admit mornings do seem easier!

Well done , Keep on going!!!

[Becklegs Graduate]

Thank you both for your encouragement and wise words. I do have a competitive streak (like us all really) but don’t want to end up injured and miss out! X

[sTrongFuse Graduate]

It's one of those counter-intuitive things but slowing down helps you run for longer as it's the longer/slower runs that build stamina. Don't fret it, take it slow and steady and get to the end of the programme. Once you get there you can decide if you want to concentrate on building pace or distance (a bit of both will come naturally anyway), but for now, the only goal is 30 minutes.

Quick question though, what are these morning runs you speak of?

[Becklegs Graduate in reply to sTrongFuse]

Just running first thing in the morning rather than after work - obviously have more energy first thing!

[sTrongFuse Graduate in reply to Becklegs]

I am so not a morning person so this just does not compute. For me it's a way of unwinding after work. It's funny how we all do it differently