Back from my failed week 8 run 1 with two wins !!

[Mortain123]

Week 8 run 2.....found this harder than week 8 run 1 .....but happy as my last post was my " week 8 run 1 fail".

The advice and replies on here helped so much and although I found it super tough today... I knew I could do it ...and it was my fastest run so far...

I am surprised but think I am finding runs outside easier than on treadmill although my previous beach run may be the reason I found the treadmill run hard today...who knows?? 😅😀

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Cracking running Mortain123 you bounced back with a great result well done you 👍👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

If it is still super tough, are you pushing too hard.

Can you speak aloud, clear, ungasping sentences as you run?.........if not, you are going too fast.

An easy conversational pace is the most effective to build your stamina and endurance........faster is not necessarily better.

[Mortain123 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks....I haven't tried to talk to be honest but I'm not going very fast .....I average just over 5 k but that includes the warm up and warm down walk ...I really want to run 5k in 30 minutes but will be more like 35 I think.I guess the more I practice after the better I will get.

Thanks as always for your advice

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Mortain123]

It doesn't matter how fast you are going.........if you cannot hold an ungasping sentence it is too fast for optimal development for your current fitness level.

Have a look at this FAQ Post about getting faster, which explains the principles at work in your body healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Mortain123 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks 😊

[MaCherie112 Graduate]

Well a beach definitely beats a treadmill any day!!! 😅 Well done for not letting a bad run defeat you and getting back on track! 🥳

[Over60sRunner Graduate]

Another one here adding congratulations on your bounce back run 🎉 I agree with IannodaTruffe - if you are fnding the runs super tough you are perhaps pushing yourself a tad too hard?

I am well past graduation now and still nowhere near that magical 5k mark. However, I can now run for 32 minutes comfortably, I'm steadily increasing this time, and I'm happy with tha. This isn't a race - well, not yet anyway - and some of us, probably never 👍