First 30 min run!

[Syko]

I’ve had a love/hate relationship with this programme! I hit a wall around week 7 and just couldn’t get past 20 mins. It was a mental rather than a physical hurdle, but with the advice of some on here I just kept persevering - there’s a lot to be said about a good playlist! I downloaded all my favourite songs, old and new, the ones where I know all the words, so I can concentrate on singing (in my head!) rather than thinking about the time and distance.

So, today is my 48th birthday: I went out at 7am with the determination to get this done - 5k in 31 mins!! I couldn’t stop at 30 mins when I was in touching distance of 5k!

I’m soo pleased and want to thank all of you on here. I read the posts every day - they’re all relatable and have been a massive inspiration to me. If you’ve just started out - keep going!! It’s taken me about 12 weeks to get to 30 mins and I’m determined to keep going!!

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Great time Syko ! I’m trying to get 30 mins or under, I’ve managed 31:14 so far, it’s good to have a target to keep you motivated 👍

[Syko Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thank you! I’m sure when the cooler weather comes my time and distance will improve - that’s the plan anyway 😉

[Issywhizz Graduate]

Amazing, 5k in 31 minutes, well done you! You must be chuffed 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Syko Graduate in reply to Issywhizz]

Thank you! I just have to keep it up now!

[Whippetywhip Graduate]

Happy birthday and happy 5K!

[Syko Graduate in reply to Whippetywhip]

Thank you!

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate]

A great playlist is a must! Mine sounds like a cheesy wedding party but it makes me smile and gives me a boost. Congratulations on the birthday and the 5k 🥳👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Syko Graduate in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Thank you! A cheesy wedding list? That made me smile ....

[Krazycatlady Graduate]

I must be going too slow I’m only just able to be sub 39 minutes at the moment

Any tips

[Syko Graduate in reply to Krazycatlady]

I wish I could! It’s just how I run! Maybe it’s too fast and that’s maybe why I struggled to get past 20 mins? Who knows!!

[rawtunaman]

CONGRATS! Sub 10 minute miles is awesome for one mile let alone 3.1, good for you. That achievement must feel wonderful! I'm not quite there yet, I'm having trouble getting past Week 6... I think the jump to 20+ minutes is very unnerving for me. Great to hear of your success! It's helping me stay motivated, thank you.

[Syko Graduate in reply to rawtunaman]

Thank you! That’s why I posted to be honest as I thought I’m sure there will be others in a similar situation and i always felt encouraged by reading similar posts! Keep at it!

[BowlingT Graduate]

That’s incredible! Well done!

[Syko Graduate in reply to BowlingT]

Thank you 😊

[RunningBoy68 Graduate]

Happy Birthday Syko really well done and glad you are so positive about your running. I'm at the same stage a you in terms of weeks - 2 runs to go but stopped looking forward and now its a bit of a mental thing... I'll do it, just need to get these 2 last runs over a done with then I can try and set some new goals. I'm 52 in August so slightly slower at 5k, but also aiming for a 30min time this year.

[Syko Graduate in reply to RunningBoy68]

I’m sure it will come! I don’t know about you but I’m sure the heat doesn’t help. Perhaps the quicker times will come once the weather cools down? That’s my theory anyway 😊

[RunningBoy68 Graduate]

Good theory, but then it gets dark......