Second 5k since graduation

[BowlingT]

So on my graduation run I pushed on and got 5k.... I felt I pushed too hard and for the next few consolidation runs kept to 30mins.... I had a hip/back issue so took it steady BUT

This week 2 of my 3 runs have been 5k the first one the absolutely exact same time as week 9 run 3. I found this run so emotionally and physically taxing I was disappointed I didn’t even shed a minute despite being 4 weeks down the line almost.... to top it off although both apple and Nike Tracked the run at 5K strava disagreed 🤬

Today I did my next 5K it was hard as it was HOT but you know what??? I only went and shaved a minute off my 5k time on a much tougher route with much more incline! Inspired again!

So from wondering why am I bothering I’m not getting any better to this is amazing I can do it!

Don’t judge your journey by one run! Your next one may just be your best yet!

[MontyMooDog Graduate]

That's great running and great advice. It's easy to get hung up if you have a " bad" run but glad you've seen the other side 👍😁

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to MontyMooDog]

Thank you.... it’s so easy to beat ourselves up if we don’t keep improving like we are robots instead of humans.

I actually am looking forward to my next run again now 😍

[Jnubster Graduate]

Thank you 😊 that’s super advice right there!! I did my 1st consolidation run today and did the 5k but I actually took longer! I was disappointed at first then realised that I perhaps enjoyed it more 🤷🏻‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️ I was telling myself to chill & enjoy the run

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to Jnubster]

Absolutely when I run slower it’s a much happier affair. I think I’m going to do a bit of heart rate based training soon to try and run for longer (probably not as far though) the old..... run slower to get faster plan.

[MontyMooDog Graduate]

I think it's important too to mix the runs up a bit. A slow long run and then maybe one based on intervals for speed and then maybe a 5k type park run. That way you're building on both speed and stamina and thereby benefitting more😀