... because it seems that my body would rather do two x fifteen minutes with a three minute walk in the middle, than thirty minutes non-stop. I'm at W6R2 now having failed dismally at W9 several times and reverted to start at W5 again last week. Any comments gratefully received!
Is it wrong to prefer interval running ... - Couch to 5K
Is it wrong to prefer interval running ...
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No, not wrong at all.
Do what you enjoy, otherwise you Won't keep it up
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Whatever suits you is best, I find I like running uphill more than I do running on the flat.
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No it's not wrong. So you have managed to complete week 8? For W9 maybe set off a little slower, if you are on a treadmill I suggest getting outdoors
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Not wrong at all. We'll all like different types of running; that why they have different lenghts of races at the athletics meets.
You're not the only one! Seems I 'do' something to my self each time I try to run for more than 20 min. I have done 5K Parkruns r2w1 in 40+ mins and have managed 6 sets of r5w1. Dont think my body likes long continuous runs ... but I want a graduation T shirt so I'll plug on at it to get one. But post-grad I'll probably be back to the intervals but increasing total running time.
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John 'The Penguin' Bingham, co-author of the running book I'm reading, prefers intervals too. Intervals are probably better for fitness and weight loss as well. If you're happy doing intervals then stick with it. No point doing something you don't enjoy. In time, you might feel like running for longer and then you can do so. Intervals will be great for building up your stamina.
Thank you for this; I've taken myself back to W5 to see if I can build the stamina so doing 20 minutes (W6R3) tomorrow . . . but not going to beat myself up if I fail W9 again when I get there! Everyone's comments are really encouraging!