Week 9!!

[JessamineG]

Hello just started week 9 and only recorded the running not the warm up or cool down walks for the first time! Mixed emotions about my distance as I was creeping up to the 5k when I was including the walks... Any tips for getting closer? I'm currently running on hills and might go down to the flat to see if I can push it up a bit.. Any advice or experiences welcome 😊😊

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Your distance for the run time looks about right .

Remember, this is about running for 30 minutes non stop 3x

5k can come later if you want it to .

I think my final run on the program was 3.9k in 30 minutes

[JessamineG Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thank you, I know its about the time but the name is deceiving isn't it, feel like I should be getting there, but I guess that's a goal for when I've finished the programme 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to JessamineG]

I have to admit, I felt the same at first and I also posted about it with a similar question.

[Roxdog Graduate]

I would do just as you are doing. Tracking distance is a mixed blessing later in the programme. Not many people manage 5k in 30 minutes at the end of week 9. Your distance looks pretty much normal and the important thing is to remain injury free and run at your own comfortable pace. You can think about 5k later on! Good luck.

[JessamineG Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

Thank you, glad it's not just me 😅

[Roxdog Graduate in reply to JessamineG]

I think I was doing about 3.7k at the end. I run 5ks and further regularly now, but never a 30 min 5k. I just love my running though and relax into it without thinking much about pace! You are doing just great!

[nowster Graduate]

That's very very good going for such a hilly route: 8½min/km.

You're bound to be slower when going uphill (and downhill) as it takes more effort.

It's a good thing to mix up the routes: hilly one day, flat another. Experiment!

[JessamineG Graduate in reply to nowster]

I'll give it a try! Thanks 😊

[61Lady Graduate]

Sounds like you’re doing great 👏👏👏

don’t worry about the distance - especially if you are negotiating hilly tracks !

Not sure I’ll ever achieve 5k in 30mins but already done 2 x 5k

and who cares how long it took?

No need to get hung up on distance/time.

[JessamineG Graduate in reply to 61Lady]

Thank you!

[StarkeyGo Graduate]

I get what you are saying. I have always recorded the whole of the run, walks included. This week I managed 5k, I was super happy until someone pointed out that and I got a bit deflated. I'm trying to avoid hills for the time being, mainly bc I don't want to get injured.

I'd say that if you go for a flat trail you'll be VERY close to 5k already.

Congrats! 125 elevation is a lot!

[JessamineG Graduate in reply to StarkeyGo]

Thank you, yeah I think I'm going to do my next run on the flat and see what happens 😊