Running advice... Well what I do is more like a slow jog/stu

Hey I am kinda the same way (1.3 miles takes me about 13-14min outside), I just get out there and do it, the more you do it you will get faster, but the added endurance you are gaining in the process will help with other stuff you do.

I am doing a 5k on Nov 6, my first and I am just focusing on finishing it, i have a goal time (35min), but I am going to do it, dont be afraid to walk some if you need to.

I'm the same way--except I can't run for that long, haha. I can run about a quarter of a mile non-stop--but when I started last month, I couldn't run farther than down my driveway. The more you practice, the better results you'll see. Just keep at it!

Can you walk after that 1.5? There's no shame in walking part of the 5K. Maybe run some, walk some, run some, etc.

I finally got to the point where I can run a mile and a half without stopping. Albeit, the mile and a half takes me 19 minutes to complete, I still complete it. I am trying to run a mile a half 6 days a week and am trying to get in an extra 1.5 after work with the family at least 2 times a week.

On the 23rd is my 5k which I am so not ready for! I feel like at this point I am not at the right place for the C25K, but I welcome any and all advice to get me ready for that 5K without any injurys.

Hi!

Congratulations of reaching one and a half miles so far, it is by no means your limit and it matters not a jot what time you do it in, you persevered and got there!!

Regarding being able to run further, a few factors to take into consideration:

Do not do the same route everytime, your subconscious will get bored before you do and before you know it you will start to get stale, the mind is a mysterious thing, don't give it a chance to get fed up.

This also goes for the distance you complete each session, change it about. Interval training is one of the best (in my opinion) things to do to break monotony, try something like 3 x half a mile at a slightly faster pace than you would normally run at. Inbetween each half a mile, walk for five minutes at a good pace. As you get fitter, try running 2 x one mile, walking inbetween. If you were to do two interval sessions per week, you will always be able to approach every training run fresh and raring to go. The trick to remember is that when you run, it must be slightly faster than the pace you ran when you did one and a half miles without stopping.

When you run your longer runs, each time, up the distance by just 100m, don't try to pusah too far, too fast, it can be offputting to the body to force that.

Eventually, you will become fitter and easily manage two miles in one go and then in the end you will complete that 5k without stopping.

I think you will breeze it all in the end, feel free to add me as a buddy if you want :flowerforyou:

Congratulations on getting ready for your first race!! Relax and have fun with it, you will feel great afterwords No shame in walking for sure, best suggestion I 'd have it to do a walk/run combo, maybe run 5 minutes, walk 2 minutes or something like that! Let us know how it goes