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RoadRunner76 wrote (see)

Check it out!

http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/beginners/the-correct-way-to-increase-distance/233594.html

 

Very helpful, thankyou!

RoadRunner76 wrote (see)

Good luck, Guy - just remember not to break the 'too much too soon' rule.

I could do with some advice really on just that point. Recently started running, two months in and up to the 5k marker. I started out running half a mile and repeating it 3-4 times a week, then a mile and so on and now I've just done three 5k's in a row and feel comfortable with it. My last two times on Thursday and today were 31:05 and 29:26 respectively. I feel I'm at a crossroads as I know those are both beginner's times, so should I focus on getting my 5k time up to say 25-26 minutes or go for the 4 mile marker?

Any advice much appreciated!

I've just taken up running recently (last two months), I've paid no attention to heart rates, speeds or anything else just yet (potentially naive!). I just kept it simple, buy some good footwear and work up to a distance and see if you can repeat it consecutively.

First I tried to run half a mile without stopping, then a mile, then two and so on. I've literally just come back from my third 5k in a row which I now feel comfortable with, but I've now got a slight dilemma. I've now begun to time myself, Thursday night was 31:05 and this afternoon was 29.26. Do I increase my distance and continue to run at a beginner's pace or stick to 5k and try to run it quicker?

Another run tonight, did my first 5k didn't think I could run that far for a few more months at least. Chuffed!

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smcc87 wrote (see)

New runner - 2.4 miles, 9pm at night on a 0.8 mile circuit around old warehouses in Leeds. No cars, no people, perfectly flat tarmac and crisp cold air.

Ahh running around warehouses in Leeds .......... you're living the dream smcc!!!

 

I know, there's a gypsy camp, railway line and disused pub too - very scenic route!