W7 R3... not so plain sailing

[Pink1998]

After two week 7 runs that went well (steady pace, didn't completely flop at the end) I decided to attempt to up my pace, as I am only covering 2.8km in the 25mins.

It was a bad idea.

I had two separate 1min walks, I completed my run exhausted and realized that I need to stick with snail's pace for now haha. However, I did cover 2.92km and was running my quickest average pace yet, including the walks!

Onto week 8 next week as I know I'm more than capable of the 25mins, I just need to keep it slow! Bring on graduation so I can start pushing pace without 'failing' the run (I know I've not failed it, but you know what I mean!)

(I posted this in case anyone on earlier weeks is searching for advice- STAY SLOW!!!)

[Instructor57 Graduate]

You will need to repeat the run if you had 2 x 1minute walks !

[Pink1998 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

I had a 1min walk at 15mins, then 30secs at 20mins. I've completed the run twice (technically 3 times if you include week 6 run 3) so I'm comfortable in doing it! Just tried [and failed] to up my pace this time haha

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Pink1998]

The program requires to complete the runs non stop , so if you didn't do that you need to repeat,

[Blossom- Graduate]

I'd suggest you stick with the programme, it's tried and tested, and works! Upping your pace can happen in consolidation, if that's what you decide, or you could increase duration. All slowly and steadily. Remember the 10% rule. Happy running 🏃🏃‍♀️💥

[Pink1998 Graduate in reply to Blossom-]

Yep I will do from now on!

[SammiN3 Graduate]

Well done! As you said you've not failed by any means and a great message to pass on.

I hope you enjoy week 8 and 9, so close now! Keep going, I would do same as you and move on, you know why you stopped.

Time, then pace will come naturally when your body gets used to longer runs.

Have fun and good luck