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.
A new PB to end the week: I've had a tough week... - Couch to 5K
A new PB to end the week
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My 5K this week was just over 60 minutes so you can definitely do 60 minutes!
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Just great... well done you... slow and steady... and you will be amazed where you get to!
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Well done, a pb is always welcome.
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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. 🙂
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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🤪.
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 👍