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New runner: Tips for slowing down?
I'm doing C25K after a long period of inactivity. I've had to push myself with each run, but I can definitely feel my endurance building. I'm in week 5, and Saturday I'm going to do a 20 minute run with no walking. So far the longest I've run without walking is 5 minutes. Tomorrow I'll do 8 minute intervals, which I think will be a challenge, but doable.
Anyway, I'm trying to prepare for the 20 minute run. I think my only chance of making it is to run as slowly as possible. I am no speed demon, but I tend to start fast (for me) and wear myself out.
Do you do anything in particular to help keep a good pace?
Re: New runner: Tips for slowing down?
This! Also, maybe put some slower songs on your ipod in the beginning (if you use one) and save the faster ones for the end.
Keep a positive attitude as well! I remember that phase and telling yourself you can do it can really help!
GL!
3/12 5 mi -- 49:22 Pace: 9:52
5/1 Half Marathon -- 2:11:22 Pace: 10:01
5/22 10k -- 56:29 Pace: 9:00
5/24 3.6 -- 29:03 Pace: 8:18
7/10 15k -- 1:44:46 injured Pace: 11:14
10/29 5k -- 28:24 Pace: 9:04
Thanks so much for the tips and encouragement! Slower songs at the beginning is a great idea!
I am trying to be positive, but the idea of going from 5 to 20 minutes is really daunting!
This x 100000! The program has trained you for this run, trust it, it works. I'm also a c25k graduate and this run is mentally tough. I needed to remind myself that I was a "strong and capable person" when I wanted to stop. That head space is so strong, try your best to keep positive thoughts.
I also like to put some new music on my ipod before a challenging run, it gives me something to look forward to.
Good luck you will do great!
I agree as well with keeping up a positive attitude. It IS daunting, but you CAN do it. It might be challenging, but again, stay positive and you can get it done!
I always find in the winter when I have a long run to do on the TM inside that I find it SO daunting and I do not look forward to it (9 miles on a TM? no thanks!) but I get there and I just say to myself "you can do this, you can do this!" and I am done before you know it!
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I'm doing c25k, in week 4 now. I also have a problem of going to fast. One thing I've been trying to do is time my breaths to X number of strides to keep myself steady.
Good luck to you! I hope you report back to let us know how it went and if you have any tips.
Thanks to everyone else for your advice!
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Thanks for all the tips and encouragement. I am feeling really good about it now. I keep telling myself, it may really suck, but it's only 20 minutes and then it will be over.
I did my W5D2 (8 minutes running/5 minutes walking/8 minutes running) run this morning and it went well, but I was sucking wind at the end. I am all set for Saturday. I downloaded a bunch of cheesy power ballads and mapped out my route. I am all set, I think. Eek.
mamie&cc, I will definitely report back! Good luck to you. My W4D3 run was the hardest one so far, I think due to the giant margarita I had the night before. I feel like weeks 4-6 are where the program really gets serious. Are you doing any cross-training?
I agree, W4 seems to start being more serious (and I'm nervous about next week). But the good news is that I surprise myself every time and I feel really encouraged. I'm going to do W4D2 tonight or tomorrow morning. I alternate between c25k, tai chi and walking.
Good luck!
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