A new PB to end the week

[OrkneyWillow]

I've had a tough week at work and not sleeping well at all. I've run 3 times during the week, just 30 min runs each time to keep my mental health in check (and my fitness of course). But have promised myself that I will try to run 5km every Saturday - my (not)parkrun. And this morning was such a challenge, but I did it and managed to get my 5km under 37 mins. I am so pleased, that I am continuing to run 5km on a regular basis. My next challenge is to run for 60 minutes, but I know I'll need to slow right down, else I'll never manage it.

[GoogleMe Graduate]

My 5K this week was just over 60 minutes so you can definitely do 60 minutes!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Just great... well done you... slow and steady... and you will be amazed where you get to!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done, a pb is always welcome.

Have you read this FAQ post about getting faster which change your perspective slightly healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[OrkneyWillow Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Hi, thank you for sharing this article. It's very interesting and certainly does change my attitude on running faster versus distance. I'll try to put some of this into practice 😀

[Never_too_old Graduate]

Hey, great time! I try to do a 5k once a week but mine today was 47 minutes! I was hoping to get to 60 mins but only managed 52 when "also me" convinced me I couldn't do it! Shame on her 🙄 maybe next time. Hope this coming week is a better week for you and your running. 🙂

[OrkneyWillow Graduate in reply to Never_too_old]

Hi, Thanks for your reply, and well done with your running! I have to remind myself that Rome wasn't built in a day, and that these take time and practice. I must also remember to enjoy my runs. Have a good week. 👍

[Itsamiracle Graduate]

I graduated a few weeks ago and still find just 30 mins challenging! Well done on your 5k. I keep thinking I will do 5k but get to 30 mins and stop🤪.

[OrkneyWillow Graduate in reply to Itsamiracle]

Hi itsamiracle, I did the same for several weeks. Then just kept going one week, I think my first 5km after graduation was around 41 mins. See if you can fun for 35 mins for a few weeks, then move on to 40 mins, etc. I need to slow down and learn to run for longer. I'm going to try out the consolidation plan. Good luck 👍

[Itsamiracle Graduate in reply to OrkneyWillow]

Thanks for the advise. I have run 5k 3 times but I found it so hard! I think what I need to do is as you say, slow down…but my competitive side won’t let me do that🤪. I just keep hoping it will get easier!