Still chasing that 5K

[Jillybean0141]

4.65k in 35 mins today so I'm not quite there yet. One of these days though! I'd had 2 disappointing runs this week and some poor sleeps so gave myself 2 rest days and felt in a better headspace this morning. I also listened to a podcast instead of music for the first time and I liked it. It was really good to focus on the chat and I felt it distracted me from the gremlins telling me to stop so I'll definitely listen to more going forward. My inside left knee was starting to bother me so I decided to stop after 35 mins rather than push on and do some damage. I'm feeling much better after that run today though so maybe that 5k isn't too far off after all.

[Sumerplan Graduate]

Sounds like great progress to me. And good to listen to your body.

I found that at least including the cool down walk made me feel 5k is in reach.

I’m at a similar point to you so I imagine it might take us a while. Keep going.

[Jillybean0141 Graduate in reply to Sumerplan]

Thanks Sumerplan. We'll get there. I realised last night that it's not a competition and that I'm doing this for me so not to be so hard on myself for not getting to 5k yet. A few months ago I wasnt exercising at all and now here I am out running before 7am on a Sunday morning so that's a massive lifestyle change for me! Good luck on your journey 😀

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Relax...try not to focus on 5K...relax, run and you may be very surprised...!