Tips on increasing speed

[Greeneyes1969]

Hi just completed week 7 and did my 25 min run , so pleased I completed without stopping but my distance is poor only 1.16 miles no where near the elusive 5k ! Any tips welcomed for increasing my speed 🤗

[PMcL1966 Graduate]

Speed ain’t important whilst doing the plan. Stick with it and your speed will improve the longer you do it. Remember it’s about being able to run for 30mins non stop after 9 weeks. Also try logging your runs in kms. You’ll find after week 9 you’ll be closer to 5k than you think.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

The task you are given is to complete the duration of each week's runs and pacing is crucial, so don't worry about trying to speed up at this stage.

Speed comes from having a solid aerobic base which is built by running at an easy conversational pace.

Do the ground work and speed will come in time.