5k in 30 mins!

[Belushi]

I graduated 18 months ago, but until today was too slow to get to 5k in 30 mins.,I had run 5k but it usually took about 35 mins. I have made an effort to get faster which takes a while at the age of 52. I felt good at the start and so went out faster than normal and managed to make it home in 29 mins.

[hop_along Graduate]

Well done Belushi!

I’m a similar age and a little slower so your dogged progress is an inspiration!

Thank you. 🎉

[CobbleRunner Graduate]

Well done! This gives me hope 😬

[Fionamags Graduate]

Fantastic! I haven't hit 5k yet but I am aiming to get a bit faster as my fitness improves. Great to see how you've improved. 5 mins fadter is amazing!

[Kidkitkat Graduate]

Brilliant! I completed the 30 mins on Monday but felt frustrated that I wasn’t at 5k. Today I ran 5k but it took me 37mins. Can I ask how you went about increasing your speed? I was thinking of going back through the app but with the aim of running faster each time - would love your thoughts! 😊

[Belushi Graduate]

I am not sure if I am best to take advice from with it taking 18 months for me to do it! By the way I was at 39 mins for my 1st 5k. I concentrated on even pace but found I was coming home faster than going out. Once I was confident that I would always make 5k, I started to wind up the pace for the first 2k and then try to hold on. I got gradually faster, my run keeper app telling me the pace helped me reach my targets

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on on running your first sub 30 minute 5k, now go and celebrate your wonderful achievement 🏃🏾 👍