Can run 10 mins at 4mph. Where should I start?
Tubbs216
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I want to start running, and this morning on the treadmill I challenged myself a bit more than I have for a while. Turns out I was able to run 10 minutes at 4mph, walked for 5 minutes, then ran another 10 mins.
I was planning on starting C25K next week, but I'm wondering if I would do better to keep doing what I'm doing, but increasing the run time by 30 secs to 1 min each run?
Thanks for any pointers.
(Edited to add that yes, I'm aware that 4mph is walking pace for a lot of people
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I was planning on starting C25K next week, but I'm wondering if I would do better to keep doing what I'm doing, but increasing the run time by 30 secs to 1 min each run?
Thanks for any pointers.
(Edited to add that yes, I'm aware that 4mph is walking pace for a lot of people
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Hmmm. Good question! And btw... that is NOT walking speed for me! Lol. I have short legs. That's a slow jog, which is good for building cardio.
I would personally work on shortening your walking time in between, rather than lengthening the running time. Then, once you get to be able to run for the 20 minutes straight, THEN start increasing running time. That's just my opinion, though.
And way to go for being able to go 10 minutes straight!0 -
Pedantically-- a run is if neither foot has contact with the ground at between toe-off and heel/midfoot strike during active propulsion phase of the gait cycle.
Start the C25K-- running for distance, not for time.0 -
Look at the C25k plan you would use. Find a day that looks similar to what you are able to do now. (maybe in week 4 or 5?) You can always drop down to an earlier day if that one was too challenging, or skip ahead if it's too easy.0
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Ooh, didn't see there were any replies here. Thanks!
Next time I thought I'd see how far I could go. I managed 20 mins at 4mph! Quite happy about that. Is it better now to increase running time at 4mph, or increase speed over 20 mins?0 -
Ooh, didn't see there were any replies here. Thanks!
Next time I thought I'd see how far I could go. I managed 20 mins at 4mph! Quite happy about that. Is it better now to increase running time at 4mph, or increase speed over 20 mins?
More time on feet, you need to improve your cardiovascular fitness. Doing more at the same or slower pace will serve you better at the moment.
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Ooh, didn't see there were any replies here. Thanks!
Next time I thought I'd see how far I could go. I managed 20 mins at 4mph! Quite happy about that. Is it better now to increase running time at 4mph, or increase speed over 20 mins?
More time on feet, you need to improve your cardiovascular fitness. Doing more at the same or slower pace will serve you better at the moment.
Thanks, both! I'll try to add a few mins per week, 3 runs per week.0
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