I did week 9R1 this morning, did the 30 minutes but my phone said I had only run 4.3k so how do I get faster? Feeling really good that I did 30 minutes running though! I’m in no hurry but just need some advice as to what to do! Not bad for a woman of 56 who has never run!
How do I speed up?: I did week 9R1 this morning... - Couch to 5K
How do I speed up?
Just keep going as you are, it’s a great pace as it is. Speed will come with the extra miles you put on your legs during and after consolidation. Graduation here you come!
Thank you!
That’s freaking brilliant you know, i think when we got to week 9 we were managing about 2.8 k
Speed comes slowly over time, you just have to keep running and then one day you realise you are a bit faster, but this isn’t a race we all run differently
All I have to add to previous comments is that I wish that I was as fast as you! 😄😂
You don't need to do 5km to graduate; you only have to run for 30 mins three times.
As others have said, your pace will build gradually as you get fitter. Your pace of just under 7min/km is pretty good already.
Thank you for your message and support! You are doing brilliantly!
It’s so helpful to have other people to ask as I know nothing about running! I’m amazed I have got this far! 😂 Loving it though!
My W9R3 was 3.85km (R1 was 3.2, R3 was 3.4).
So you should be feeling smug
Well done!