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As above, that's one of my goals but Jesus it feels a long way away. Basically the idea of every KM being under 5min bamboozles me. Proper mental block I think.Run further than last year, set PB at each distance, and get that 25 min 5km.
Plus get onto a regular routine of swimming and weights to help my overall fitness and drop some Clem
Do you do much interval training?Targets for the year are basically just to keep improving, but in order so I've got specifics
> Run 1000km for the first time
> Break 25min for 5k (current PB - set at Herra Parkrun - is 26m02s)
> Break 55min for 10k (current PB of 58m16s)
Break 2h5 for half marathon (currently 2h19).
> Beat previous time in all races I'm repeating
As above, that's one of my goals but Jesus it feels a long way away. Basically the idea of every KM being under 5min bamboozles me. Proper mental block I think.
Yes and no - I was for a bit late year then had some calf issues so reigned in the short fast bursts and just done more tempo/endurance.Do you do much interval training?
Interested in a running club? Strollers would help with advice and training in a group is much better, imo.Yes and no - I was for a bit late year then had some calf issues so reigned in the short fast bursts and just done more tempo/endurance.
Tbf it done me right as not long after saw a big improvement, but was tied to improved general fitness as much as owt else. Aware if I want to keep improving gonna probably need to do likes of intervals and that properly.
Was quite a long answer to a simple question from you mind
Might be an option, would be tricky as our lass ford nursing placements so a lot of (random, no pattern) nights are took up with that. Once she graduates in summer and gets a job with more settled rotas, type of thing I'll look at.Interested in a running club? Strollers would help with advice and training in a group is much better, imo.
You don't need to attend every session like. Try it for a few weeks to see if it's for you.Might be an option, would be tricky as our lass ford nursing placements so a lot of (random, no pattern) nights are took up with that. Once she graduates in summer and gets a job with more settled rotas, type of thing I'll look at.
Very, very keen to keep my focus this year - I'm terrible for getting out the habit and losing all progress. So stuff like that are the things I need to consider, where I can get it to work.
Where do ya live?I’m struggling for targets beyond just improving current PBs.
Had a good 2023 so would just be happy building on that. A sub 20 minute 5k will probably be my main aim. PB is currently 20:31.
I keep toying with the idea of joining a running club, I get plenty of miles in but think i’d probably benefit from having a bit more competition and a bit advice (I still think I have no idea how to actually run and have almost improved accidentally )
Washy, i’m not adverse to travel.Where do ya live?
Strollers are free to try out, plenty members on here.Washy, i’m not adverse to travel.
It’s the social aspect that makes me hesitant, despite only ever having positive experiences at events etc.
Sunderland Strollers beginners starts on Monday 8th, cine and give it a go. All welcome and gradually increases the distance each week to week 12 it'll be at least 5 mile2023 was a mixed bag, managed a PB in every distance from 5k to HM but then hit October after Penshaw 10k and just lost all motivation for running, did nothing at all for rest of the year and I am now the heaviest I have ever been and feeling awful and out of shape.
Aim for the year is get back into running, build consistency, lose some timber and see where I am at. Started back today with a very slow effort at C25K have to start somewhere