Wk8 run 2 Pace question

[Cdfjay]

Today was a good run but it got me thinking I've come this far should I now be focusing on my pace. Today's pace was avg 7'43. Should this be a lot quicker??

[Ian5K Graduate]

No, it’s all about duration. Don’t worry about distance or speed on C25k.

You’ll risk jeopardising getting to your graduation; with an injury. Once you graduate which is really close for you now, then think about pace. 🙂

[Cdfjay Graduate in reply to Ian5K]

Thanks Ian5k

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

No, 7.43 is OK, keep it the way you want, as long as you are comfortable with your running, congratulations on almost completing C25K, well done, only 4 more runs until you graduate 😁 🏃🏾 👍

[Cdfjay Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Almorr

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

C25K, despite it's name, asks you to run for 28 MINUTEs in Week 8 - nothing else. It never tells how fast or how far you should be running.

It's a time-based, not distance-based, program.

[Cdfjay Graduate in reply to John_W]

Thanks Johnw

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Couch to 5k should really be called couch to 30 minutes continuous running, but it's not quite as catchy. If you try to speed up now, you will increase your risk of injury and could even end up back on the couch.

You are making excellent progress as you are - just keep putting one foot in front of the other and finish the programme. Once you've done that and consolidated for a couple of weeks, you can set yourself some new goals. Personally, I would set distance targets. Longer slow runs will build stamina and you'll find your pace will pick up without you having to concentrate on it.

Good luck 👍

[Cdfjay Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Great advice cheers Speedy60