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I went by Runtastic's calorie calculations and changed from Walking to Running when the majority of my interval times were spent running. Seemed to track OK with my goals at the time. Recently I was given a Polar FT7 heart rate monitor and now I go by that, but worth noting that now on weeks 7, 8 and 9 my app calcs and my…
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So very excited for you. I reckon its a smart move to start near the back so you can set your own pace and not get caught up in the front rush and burn out too fast. Trust in your preparation and your routine and warm up a bit away from the group too. Do your regular stretches (now is not the time to try to copy what…
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I found the organisers/marshalls etc at my first run last weekend to be super encouraging and one of the front runners even doubled back to finish with us at the back of the pack ( I think he was still cooling down from his 10k the day before). I recommend putting it out there right from the start that it is your first 5k…
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Good Luck. I did my first 5km last weekend. I couldn't believe how supportive the organisers were of us first-timers. Really good experience. I'm hooked.
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How did you go? I deliberately slowed my W5D1 jog pace yesterday and went through my music to find beats that I could use to keep with that slower pace in prep for tomorrow and then the biggie on Friday. I'm excited.
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W5D1 tomorrow. Wish me luck this week but I think I'm prepared. I just put my hand up for a half marathon in Oct next year. I'll have to find a few 5 and 10ks between then and now to keep me motivated.
