One week left - how to maintain pace?

[JoWatson93]

I have just completed the last run of W8. I’ve been using MapMyRun alongside to keep track of my progression. However, I’ve noticed that I just keep getting faster even though I feel I’m running slower. Over the past two weeks my pace has slowly gone down from 7:50/km to 6:48/km (my starting pace was 8:08). I am not exhausted after any of my runs, but I know that I need to have a slow and steady pace. Is this too fast and any suggestions on maintaining a good pace?

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

I also use Mapmyrun when I am out running, well done on almost completing C25K with run 3 of week 8, it seems that you are naturally getting faster, from a pace of 8:08 which is just under 41 minutes for a 5K to now 6.48 which is 34 minutes if you run a 5K, go at your own natural pace, feel comfortable, good luck for your graduation run 🏃🏾 😊 👍

[Instructor57 Graduate]

As long as your pace is a conversational pace then good !But do remember, this programme is about time running, distance is irrelevant so wouldn't suggest pushing the pace.

Have a look at this .

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Happy running

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

2 weeks ago you were doing Week 6, and W6R1 and W6R2 have walking breaks, which may explain the overall slower pace. Now that you're not walking, the overall pace will be quicker, but it could be that your jogging pace hasn't changed.

It really does NOT matter what the actual pace, the important thing is that the jog feels easy and comfortable - a conversational or 'chatty' pace if you like. If you're doing that, then the numbers don't matter, you are going at the correct pace. Hope that helps.

[JoWatson93 Graduate in reply to John_W]

Ahh I did not think about the walking! I always read that I should not be running too fast so when I noticed my change in pace, I was worried. I shall just run the pace that feels good for me and not worry too much. Thank you very much

[John_W Graduate Ambassador in reply to JoWatson93]

Aha! You see?

As long as the pace is nice and easy, you're doing fine. Carry on and enjoy!

[Yesletsgo Graduate]

A lot of us speed up naturally as the run progresses. It's due, in part at least, to your body getting used to the effort of running and adapting to it. As long as you're comfortable and can still have a conversation you're not too fast.There's even a name for those runs where each km is quicker than the previous, it's called negative splits and I always feel a sense of achievement of I manage these