Week 9 Run 2

[ross10]

After running 4.5k in 30 mins a couple of days ago I upped my pace this time round. I got to 5k after 27 minutes and stopped as I'd come to the end of my route. Though I was pleased with that time I can't help thinking it would have been better if I'd just done the 5k but taken 30 mins to do it.

Thoughts?

[gdeann Graduate]

Either way, amazing run Ross! Only 1 more run to go! Gayle

[SBG356 Graduate]

27 mins??!! Amazing Ross! Why would you want to do it slower??? I think you can call yourself a graduate already....

Sue

[ross10]

Assuming I can still lift myself out of bed tomorrow morning Sue! One run still to go.

[Tish1970 Graduate]

Very inspiring. Upping from 4.5k to 5! How did you feel increasing your pace? I ran wk8 run3 last night. I accidentally played wk7 podcast, so had to run through the warm down walk section. So I accidentally ran for 30 min! I worked out I ran 4.8k in 30 mins, but that magic 5k would mean a push on my pace. my legs are aching this morning, just hope I can follow your success.

[ross10 in reply to Tish1970]

Hi Tish, for the first half of the run I had my doubts as to whether I was going to keep it up, but I kept with it. Then once I'd got to 20 mins my overcompetitive nature kicked in and I was thinking screw it I'm going to see how much time I can shave off this. My legs are a bit achy this morning too but I'm alive! I suppose the best thing to do is try and push yourself a little more each time if you feel up to it. Sounds like you've already got a jump on week 9, well done!

[Tish1970 Graduate in reply to ross10]

Thanks Ross, l think that competitive streak might shave more time of that 5k! My legs are aching, but still going to do the 3 wk 9 runs. Wouldn't like to miss out on the wonderful tunes ;).

I was just reading up on the speed podcast and interval, so might try your tack but with the option of slow, fast, slow... If it gets too difficult.

I have found a good route that is uphill for the first 2/3rds then a good downhill section. I'm going to use this as a constant. See if I can improve my time and distance.