Slow Runners Unite!
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My race, my pace! Enjoy6
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Never be embarrassed about getting more active and trying to improve your health. I once walked a 5k in an ACL brace before I was cleared to run. (My goal was to not finish last.) The route is through a residential area where a lot of the people sit outside on their front porch and wave as the runners and walkers go by. I just smiled and waved at them just like I always do when I am actually running the race. Even now that the knee isn't a factor, still usually do 10-12min/mile pace, which I know isn't going to win any of the races, but who cares. Be proud of yourself for being able to run the 1.5 miles without stopping. Great job!4
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This thread totally resonates with me lol. I am soooo self-conscious of my slowness. Switching from roads to trails has helped a ton but I'd be lying if I claimed my pace didn't bother me.
The only thing to do though, is measure improvement against yourself. If you're improving - not much else you can ask for.
But yeah - I still feel you lol4 -
Think of it this way! If calorie burn is your goal, you burn more calories running 1 mile for 17 minutes than running 1 mile for 8 minutes!6
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ThinGoldLineNS wrote: »I started a few weeks ago and the treadmill shows I "run" at 3.7 miles per hour. I can jog at that pace for 5 min, walk for 2 min up to 4 times now. I'm incredibly proud of myself and excited as I have never been the athletic type.
That is awesome! Keep it up! As you run more you'll find that your rest period decreases : )1 -
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Speed doesn't matter - you're doing it! And beating everyone who's sitting on the couch! I always say I jog at a leisurely pace - but it's still a jog!1
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a mile and a half is awesome, at any pace! when i first started running, i thought i would die after running one minute, even at a slow pace. don't worry about how fast you're going... just keep running and one day you'll realize your speed has increased without you even trying.2
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I started c25k about 3 months ago, and just ran my first 5k Sunday. I started at 4.5 mph on the treadmill with c25k, which i soon learned was wayyy to fast. It was ok for the 1 minute intervals, but once you get to the 5min, 10 min, etc.. there was no way. I eventually slowed it all the way down to 3.8. And then I decided to just try and run 5k on the treadmill without stopping. I was able to do it at 3.5mph. My first 5k on the treadmil took me like 52 minutes to complete, but i jogged the whole time. Then i decided to try and do it outside. Can't remember what my time was, i'll have to look at my runkeeper app. The speed will come, I try not to worry about speed to much and just distance. So my sunday 5k I ran the whole thing, and it took me 46 minutes. Which is my best time yet. I've noticed when I get on the treadmill I wanna go faster lately. The other day I ran a 14:42 mile was 4.1 mph which is fast for me..but i only ran 1 mile. I know for sure if i were to increase the distance i would go slower. Also doing strength training a few times a week has helped sooo much. So I realize i'm writing a book,lol but i sooo love running now. I have another 5k April 14th, and if my husband would let me i would do a 5k glow run next weekend, and a color run on april 28th. Also, there's a 10k in May that i'm going to start training for next week.
The thing is, I really didn't care about time too much at the 5k on Sunday. I was worried I would be dead last (which i wasn't). But once i got into the groove, it just felt so good doing it..Like i got emotional half way through..because at that point i knew i had it in the bag. And it was snowing, and it was just beautiful..and doing something i never thought i'd ever be able to do is just an awesome feeling.
So i wouldn't worry about how slow you're going, because speed will come, and even if i never place first or anything that's ok..because running is awesome.
OK i'm done writing my novel now10 -
I started c25k last spring at about 3.6 mph on the treadmill, eventually moved it up to 4 mph and got stuck there. Started running outside this winter and realized I could run a 13 min/mi pretty easily.
I just ran my first half marathon on Sunday and averaged a 12 min/mile pace (2:38 total), finishing before 2000 other people.
I still can't get over 4mph (15 min/mile) on the treadmill though
Keep at it, have fun. At the end of the day as long as you do what you can consistently you'll get faster and be able to run longer than before3 -
..and doing something i never thought i'd ever be able to do is just an awesome feeling.
So i wouldn't worry about how slow you're going, because speed will come, and even if i never place first or anything that's ok..because running is awesome.
OK i'm done writing my novel now
There's a lot of value in this - I love how you look at things. *Takes notes for reference*.
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I've just learned that my mind and my self defeating talk has kept me from doing so many things..It's amazing what we can do when we get our mind out of the way!3
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I recommend you read "Running with a Police Escort".3
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I used to feel the same way about my running pace (5mph). In fact, there are still times where I feel insecure about it when my husband is running at like 8mph but I remind myself that I'm doing cardio and being healthier and that's what really matters.5
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The struggle is real though when you go to log exercise in MFP and there isn't a pace slow enough to choose from lol11
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bread_winner wrote: »The struggle is real though when you go to log exercise in MFP and there isn't a pace slow enough to choose from lol
I know what you mean, do you have a fitbit or an app on your phone? I use runkeeper and manually enter my calories based on what that says i burn. Is it 100% accurate? probably not but oh well2 -
Interesting aside: I bet if you decide to run outside you'll find yourself going faster without even meaning to. I jog at 4.0 mph (15 min/mile) on the treadmill and when I run outside I aim for the same pace but end up doing between 12-13 min/mile but it doesn't feel like I'm working any harder or going any faster.2
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Reading this thread had been so encouraging. My running pace is basically everyone's walking pace.1
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I am slow too!!! I always go to the gym with a friend and she runs a 6 minute mile and mine is... considerably slower but I make myself stop looking at her numbers and focusing on mine. Feel proud that you can run for longer and longer! I'm slowly getting at a faster time, and I'm proud of that- it's progress for me!!! What's important is that you're getting out there and doing it.2
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TavistockToad wrote: »
Heart rate based exertion often gives different results, though, doesn't it?0
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