This week has been more encouraging. I am steadily following the 10K program, and while I’m still a way off the actual 10K, I feel that my running is improving. One of my main struggles is speed. I seem to just run very slowly, without a lot of variation in pace. The program I am doing at the moment though, and my concerted mental effort, have seen me running a little faster. Well, at least I feel like I am anyway!
So far this week I have done 2 of my 3 scheduled runs.
Tuesday: 5 x(6 mins run/1 mins walk) Total time = 35 mins. I went about 5.4K in this time, which considering some of that time is walking, means that I am definitely running faster than before.
Friday: 7 x (4 mins run/1 mins walk) Total time = 35 mins. I got changed and ready to go so that as soon as Paul got home from study I could leave. This worked well, as thunderclouds were looming so I knew my time would be short. I managed to fit the run in before the steady downpour that still continues. I feel like my form is good too. When I know the route I am doing, and have done it a couple of times I run holding my head much higher. Running on paths rather than trails helps with this too. I felt good tonight, but I am working hard.
I have a run tomorrow to look forward to – a 50 minute run (well, run/walk). I hope that the rain can hold off, or at least ease for long enough. I think I might head to a park or running track, rather than just run the streets around home.
My exciting news (well, exciting for me!) is that tonight I spent some birthday money and bought an iPhone armband, and new headphones and am currently in the middle of syncing music to my phone. I am excited to try running with music again.
Do you prefer to run with music or without?
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Great to hear how well you are doing and very motivating. I just began running and I really enjoy it. My goal is to run a 5k or even half marathon this summer. Thanks for sharing and best of luck with everything 🙂
Hi Joe, thanks for your comment. I hope you can enjoy running in some lovely summer weather. Here in Australia we are heading into winter so it’s a bit cooler now! All the best and have fun!
I am sure it is still nicer weather down under than it is here 🙂 If you ever want to read some funny and inspirational stories, you are more than welcome to come by my blog and have a Cup of Joe.