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finally did my first 4 mile run last night. I realise it's no big distance but having smoked for 30 years, and stopping 4 months ago, it feels like a major breakthrough
Hi runners!
Is 5KM in 25minutes good/bad/ok? It is a route with ups and downs not just flat!
I got my gait checked out today, I strike on the outside of my heel but ankle comes inwards.
Got some brooks support trainers that feel much more comfortable to run in. I was starting to get pains in my knees and shin splints in old trainers as I went to increase my distance.
Got home and went out for a run, 1.5mile as fast as possible. I did 1.41miles (I had pressed bloody pause on cardio trainer and didnt realise lol) 8mins59 so that extra .9 I could have done in probably 30secs if I had pushed. My best was 9:28 some time ago so im ALMOST back to that.
I really struggle with anything longer than 5k though, I can manage maybe 15mins of solid running before I need a walk rest and its frustrating me a lot.
My breathing ends up a bit hard to control and when i get it sorted I just lack energy really, I get in a routine and feel comfortable but my legs just feel exhausted its not much fun
I also find it very difficult to pace myself, always start off way to fast and realise after a few mins its probably to much to keep up.
Really need to sort out my energy levels and breathing, at times I really dont feel as if I have made much progress. Maybe expecting to much to quick who knows.
I find that the slower you start untill you get into a steady state breathing wise, the faster and longer I can go later on. Dont get me wrong, Im not a fast runner in fact Im pretty slow (PB for 5k is just under 26mins) but I find if I go out fast I gas out faster.
Enjoyed the british 10k today. It was a great atmosphere with the roads closed in London. Loved it. I did 55 minutes which I wasn't too disappointed with as it was really hard getting past people as it was so busy and people were not grouped by expected times (as in people walking, jogging slowly everywhere and constantly getting in the way). There were about 25k runners.
I want to do a quieter 10k next and aim for low 50s.
Anyone do the JPMC Corporate Challenge in Battersea on Thursday?
My god it was hot! First run for 10 months for me and I was mega slow - 5.6k took 36 minutes! Good news was my knees seemed ok at the end after a bit of deep freeze so the physio seems to be working