Wk4 R1 done

[RunDone]

Very pleased with this as I was daunted by the thought of running for 5 mins and this seemed like quite a jump from wk3. Took a 3 day break before doing it to ensure my knees were fully recovered from wk 3, slowed the pace down and did it!

I'm finding that it's best for me to take the first run of the week slowly to make sure I can compete it - then for the second run I have a feel for whether I can up the pace slightly towards the end. For run 3 I push it a little more, but I'm realising that completing is what matters, once I can do the time, I can focus on improving the pace.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Well done on starting week 4 !And yes, it's all about pace and making sure you have enough left in the tank at the end of the runs .

This becomes even more important as you near the end of the program so it's a good habit to get into now 👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

There is absolutely no need to up the pace...........An easy conversational pace equates to approximately 75% of your maximum heart rate, which is the perfect zone to build the solid aerobic base required to run faster and further, which is why it is the pace at which elite athletes spend up to 80% of their training time.

Faster is not necessarily better.

[Mrsrun Graduate]

You are doing great and figuring out what is best for you is the wise thing. Knowing and feeling what your body is capable of and not pushing it.