Run 5k 3 times a week

[mandy167]

I run 5k 3times a week i slowly getting better but think I can do more I seem to get quicker towards the end of the 5k show I do short runs but go quicker any advice please

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Have you joined the consolidation club? There is also a FAQ post about what to do next. I'd say mix it up; maybe a slightly longer run, some intervals and a nice steady 5k. Think about setting some goals. Do you want to go faster (intervals will help) or further(try increasing the distance of one run by 10% each week). Most of all don't forget to have fun. Try some new routes or listening to a training plan or try zombie runs. Good luck

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Go on to the bridge to 10k forum and up your distance using they plan in the pinned posts. That’ll help your pace at 5k at the same time.

[mandy167]

I did not like that try it I had a ankle op in October so have to be careful my pace is not great legs don’t want to run have got farster but it not enough for me I want to do park run but not at the speed I go now I must improve

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Hi Mandy167 👋🏽

I would advise you to take a look at variety in the type and lengths of your runs. Using an app is very good for this. If you build a plan to target running faster through an App, they do provide variation in the runs. Length, speed etc.

I would also say that at Parkrun there are so many different capabilities and there are lots of people doing the C25K programme and run/walking. I don’t know if you’ve heard about ‘fartleking’, (it’s not a spelling mistake 😂😂!) Fartlek training is a mix of sprinting and jogging (or walking). Some people there are doing that too!!

Good luck! Have fun!!🤩❤️

[mandy167]

Ok thanks I done parkruns but was out for a year with a ankle op