No idea how I managed it but I did. Wanted to walk (really wanted to walk) from about half way . I did get incredibly hot, it's the first run I have done since its been a bit warmer so guess I will have to wear a cooler top. Didn't help that i had a waterproof on, as usual at the moment. Even though it was awful I did maintain 6 min km for the first 4 k, speed only went to pot in the last one. Here's hoping my graduation run is more enjoyable as certainly didn't find the zone before, during or after that run.
W9 worst run ever: No idea how I managed it but... - Couch to 5K
W9 worst run ever
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Main thing is you did it! Well done you!
I think your next one will be a lot easier as you now know you can do it so you can just relax and enjoy it and who knows whats next!
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Bad runs are pants but I look at them as part of the learning process. You made it and that's all that matters Isthat your usual pace? Perhaps slowing it down might help. Slow and steady
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Thank you. It's the psychological barrier that kept me going. I thought if I walked that would be my bogey time next run. I'm finding running alone difficult (I'm fine during a good run but would love the support during a bad one) so next week I am going to a beginners running class. Apparently 5k is run between 20 and 40 mins and as I am only .04km off doing it in 30 I'm looking forward to it.
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You are doing really well - I am at about the same stage - about to run W9R1 tomorrow and I would be lucky to do 4km in 30minutes! I sometimes have a fully zipped waterproof over a wicking type shortsleeved top and after 5 minutes of running the waterproof often comes off and I wear it tied around my waist. Great to join the running club - good on you!
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Well done for keeping going, you did well to do that! I can't believe your pace!! I was pleased with myself for running 8 min per km yesterday. You're doing really well.
Was that your 2nd run in week 9? We're about the same and yesterday was mine - just one more run until graduation.
Hope you enjoy the running club, I bet you'll really enjoy it. It is lonely running alone so I know what you mean.
Bring on our graduation run!!