Struggling a bit to keep going for full 30 minutes

[wilmacgh]

Didn't manage to do the Parkrun yesterday as was out walking so decided to run the course on my own today. Was struggling a bit as my hip was hurting and ended up slowing to a walk at about 3k as there was a pretty strong head wind.According to Endomondo did the 5k in 33 minutes which is OK but I can do better. Last time I was out on my local run I did about 25 minutes.

I've been listening to week 9 Podcasts but actually find the 5 minute segments quite hard. I know it's daft but some segments always seem longer than others - 5 to 10 and 20 to 25 seem the worst! Today I gave up and just put the music on my phone onto shuffle which had the advantage of adding interest as I didn't know what was coming up next.

[Joysmum Graduate]

I have to admit that I never did the podcasts but did the zen lap app and had my own running track list playing.

I found that I got stuck in a rut with both the music and the route. I had an expectation of where I should be when a track started and even how I should feel. So I found mixing it up helped. I worked out some new routes and did a new playlist. I also worked out a new running plan sticking to a 3 run cycle. 1st run for 45mins. 2nd run a 5k. 3rd run only about 2.3miles but using lamposts for interval training swapping between jog and proper run. I've found my 5k is faster and easier doing this and I don't get bored or stuck in a rut.