Couch to 5K Running Program (C25K)

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jsidel126
jsidel126 Posts: 694 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
Currently between c25k W7 and W8. Entered and finished my first 5k! Easier than I had envisioned. Completed under my goal time! Ran faster than my normal training pace...

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  • classictoaster
    classictoaster Posts: 197
    Way to go! That is totally awesome! Maybe the race atmosphere powered you to go faster? ;) I love it!
  • jsidel126
    jsidel126 Posts: 694 Member
    I normally run (train) alone. The first half of the race I ran at my comfort level. Lot of people passed me but my goal was to finish with a respectable time for my first 5k. I couldn't maintain their speed for the remainder of the course. After the turn point, I started focusing on the runners directly in front of me keeping them close. I believe this helped me to maintain my focus for the last half of the course instead of the normal aches and pains that show up in the last half of runs. Overall, I am happy with the results.
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