I run slower than I walk -is this possible?

TimeForMe99

According to my C25K app I walk at 3.5 mph and run at 3.0 mph. I have been trying to go slow, as so many people have recommend ed but this seems wrong. I checked the math and it's not an error. I'm on W2D1.

Is this possible? Should I step it up (no pun intended)?

likitisplit

It's to be encouraged at this point. Right now, you're building running muscles that you've never used before. Once you are comfortably able to complete all your jogs and if you start feeling bored, you can step it up. But, right now, you are doing great.

And Congratulations on starting the program!

akj_25

it is a lot of different muscles used to run rather than walk - a lot more energy expenditure. i started off walking much faster than i ran. i now run faster than i walk (i am not fast by many standards)
don't get discouraged it will get much better.

and just keep running

Julie_Donahue

During my first couple of weeks, I didn't change pace at all between walking and running. Now I do a bit higher for run (3.5) than walk (3.0). Now that I'm on week 6, it's going to be mostly runs. So I'm going to try to start at a higher speed---even if I have to dial it down by the end of the run.

KANGOOJUMPS

yeah, it all takes time!

bttrthanevr

I'm right there with you! I can walk much faster than I am running right now (I'm on week 7-20min runs-at a 14min pace). I had trouble with the longer duration week 4 runs until I figured out how to slow down. I think the program is designed to build distance first. Speed can come later. Be patient and do what you need to to keep from breaking into a walk. Even if your run is a crawl, it's still a run and still harder than a walk. Welcome and congratulations on your successful completion of week 1!!!!

bootcey

Your doing great. Speed will come. Don't get discouraged.