@nbx512 makes a good point here about adding in additional weeks to it if needs be! I'd also suggest giving it a go, and if you're really not happy [and I bet you 1€ you will beJust back on week 3.
Remember now why I find it hard to do
week 3.
You go from running from 1.30 minute to 3 minute run, such a big jump up.
9 min miles good going! I ran the Warrington half marathon in September 2018 and loved every minute of it. I only ended up doing it because another half marathon I did was a complete fuck up due to poor organisation and I with many others got sent the wrong way by stewards and only ended up running like 11.8 miles or something. So wanted to run another to do it properly and think Warrington was only a couple of weeks later. Anyway it was mega, it was flat for the most part and really varied scenery, country lanes, road and you run through the football stadium at the end. There were even dead cute families handing out jelly babies outside their housesHi everyone, new to this thread but reading all your stories has inspired me! I workout (HIIT, weights and spin) c5 times a week with the odd run.. I only ever run about 3 miles (9 min miles).. I would love to do a half marathon next year, I live in the north west, can anyone recommend any? Assuming they go ahead
Oh that sounds great thanks I’m only half an hour from Warrington so I’ll look into that xx9 min miles good going! I ran the Warrington half marathon in September 2018 and loved every minute of it. I only ended up doing it because another half marathon I did was a complete fuck up due to poor organisation and I with many others got sent the wrong way by stewards and only ended up running like 11.8 miles or something. So wanted to run another to do it properly and think Warrington was only a couple of weeks later. Anyway it was mega, it was flat for the most part and really varied scenery, country lanes, road and you run through the football stadium at the end. There were even dead cute families handing out jelly babies outside their housesthink it was about £35 to enter but I thought it was worth it. You got a t shirt, medal and goody bag at the end. Defo doing it again if it’s on next year.
I’m like 50 mins/an hour away so got there in plenty of time to find somewhere to park but there’s actually a huge multi storey so wasn’t a problem. Think it was 11am start xOh that sounds great thanks I’m only half an hour from Warrington so I’ll look into that xx
I know what you mean! The furthest I have run is about 6.4km and I feel like that is my absolute limit. I really want to aim to do 10k before the end of the year but same as you I don't like running in the dark at night and the motivation to get up early before work has totally gone. I don't like running when there are loads of people around which is why the 1st lockdown was ideal, now I feel too exposed but I know that's all in my head and I shouldn't care what I look like or who sees me!Sounds like me, used to run loads but hadn't in years, loved gym classes much more. Started running again over lock down, 36min 5k which feels rubbishmy other half is sub 19min , I can get up to 6.5k but now I'm stuck again as I would be too scared to go out in the dark evenings! Anyone else feel like this!?
Are you working from home by any chance? I find going out during lunch is a good motivator for me [early morning just feels...unlikely].I know what you mean! The furthest I have run is about 6.4km and I feel like that is my absolute limit. I really want to aim to do 10k before the end of the year but same as you I don't like running in the dark at night and the motivation to get up early before work has totally gone. I don't like running when there are loads of people around which is why the 1st lockdown was ideal, now I feel too exposed but I know that's all in my head and I shouldn't care what I look like or who sees me!
Hi, thanks to you both. I have been known to repeat a week or two! Just such a big jump up.@nbx512 makes a good point here about adding in additional weeks to it if needs be! I'd also suggest giving it a go, and if you're really not happy [and I bet you 1€ you will be], to repeat weeks or even specific runs until you're happy you did it. It doesn't matter if you're a sweaty mess at the end, simply that you did it.
Yes I am and I have been thinking that it would be a good idea to try going out at lunch also I'm going to have to get up earlier and earlier in the mornings with it still being so dark and I am in no means an early bird a lunch time jog is a good suggestion!Are you working from home by any chance? I find going out during lunch is a good motivator for me [early morning just feels...unlikely].
I think once you go past week 5 you'll look back and laugh at this! Keep us postedHi, thanks to you both. I have been known to repeat a week or two! Just such a big jump up.
I agree. Not judging at all, but have you tried to do week 3 yet, or are you just worrying about it?I think once you go past week 5 you'll look back and laugh at this! Keep us posted
Just back on week 3.
Remember now why I find it hard to do
week 3.
You go from running from 1.30 minute to 3 minute run, such a big jump up.
Keep at it, you've managed one which is greatHi. Yes I have done week 3, run 1, very hard. I will be doing Week 3 for a couple of weeks!
Keep at it, you've managed one which is great. As others have said, rather than 3minute runs, do 2 or 2.5 instead and build up. Try and focus on a little being better than nothing
This mentality saves me. I usually do the same route 4-5 times a week, but sometimes I'll only complete 3k out of the 6k I plan to do because I'm tired from work etc. If I pressure myself I find I run less distance because I'm all in my head rather than in the run itselfSuper late to this thread, but I’m obsessed with running!
For those struggling with motivation, don’t tell yourself you have to run for X minutes, or X kilometres, just go out and see how you feel. Sometimes you might only feel like running around the block, and that’s ok- there will be days when you feel great and want to run for ages. Either way, you’re still out there doing it!
Absolutely second this. And see if any of your pals are on it. The tiny competitions in my mind in my former job Strava - a surprisingly strong motivator!One thing that is great for new runners is Strava, as now a couple of years later I can look back to my pace when I first started and compare it with now and can feel a sense of achievement. Also at the start it was motivating to see myself getting a bit quicker as the months went by, would defo recommend it.
I’m obsessed with stravaAbsolutely second this. And see if any of your pals are on it. The tiny competitions in my mind in my former job Strava - a surprisingly strong motivator!
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