Speed? : Anyone on here on a treadmill? Just... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

133,012 members158,863 posts

Speed?

Dibblet profile image
4 Replies

Anyone on here on a treadmill?

Just wondered if my speed is ok re face paced walk! 3k then run at 4.8?😁

Written by
Dibblet profile image
Dibblet
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
4 Replies
Dodders87 profile image
Dodders87

I don't think at this point it matters too much about speed, but remember the end aim is to run 5k in around 30 minutes. Lots of people don't achieve that with this programme even by the end though, so don't worry! You've the rest of your life to work up to it :)

If you're not finding it too tough I'd up the pace a little, but keep it to a speed you're comfortable and happy at. Well done for doing the programme :)

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Forget speed or distance.. the ethos of the C25K programme is, and I quote, :)

"The NHS Couch to 5K plan is designed to get you off the couch and gradually work you up to running 5K or for half an hour, in just nine weeks."

So.. you just run... enjoy it and take each run as it comes...take it slow and steady and don't push too hard...that is a great way to end up on the IC... :)

If you are able. maybe take a walk on the wild side? Get outdoors? Very different but loads of fun:)

Well done you for doing this anyway... your journey... your own style:)

Dibblet profile image
Dibblet in reply to Oldfloss

Thanks, maybe outdoors when I feel less of an idiot

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate in reply to Dibblet

Not an idiot! never say that...you are a runner :)

You may also like...

Speed or lack of it!!

am a little worried that I can walk faster than run, but I still just keep moving!!!!

Running speed almost the same as walking speed!!

but my running speed is almost the same as my brisk walking speed!! Is that okay? shall I speed up...

Measuring speed and distance

measures speed and distance, please/ It's what's keeping me on a treadmill. When I try to run...

Looking for some speed tips

gentle run to warm up too, so realistically I have to sustain the higher pace after a mile gentle...

Speed podcast really works...

I have slowly managed to up my speeds using the Speed podcast. The other day i ran a 5k in 30...