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Hi Everyone, :D

Just thought I'd share my progress so far. Have been exercising for about 13 weeks and have gone from running for about 15 mins to now 3/4 times a week. Two workouts involve intervals for 30 mins, one is a 30/40 minute jog and then each Saturday/Sunday I aim to do a 10k run.
Yesterday I beat my personal record and managed 10k without stopping in 56.54!!!!! :D ;) :)
I'm really pleased with my result, my next goal is to run 15k.:eek:

Would love to know how individuals build up their running and any tips on moving up to 15k would be greatly appreciated.

Also what are your best times for 5 or 10k???
 
OMG, I'm impressed. :eek: 10k! I'll take ur advice on how to accomplish that.:)
 
I am very impressed! You did it on only 13 weeks!! Good for you. I have just started running (3 weeks) I was very impressed with myself because a few days ago, I did a 5k on the treadmill. Yesterday I went outside on the pavement to do the same thing and thought I was was going to have a heart attack. Obviously, there is a big difference between treadmill and roadway. I have a long way to go.

Let us know when you hit your 15k.;)
 
MOTIVATED said:
I am very impressed! You did it on only 13 weeks!! Good for you. I have just started running (3 weeks) I was very impressed with myself because a few days ago, I did a 5k on the treadmill. Yesterday I went outside on the pavement to do the same thing and thought I was was going to have a heart attack. Obviously, there is a big difference between treadmill and roadway. I have a long way to go.

Let us know when you hit your 15k.;)
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Thanks for your reply and Well done on achieving your 5k.:)
I totally understand where your coming from. Outdoor running is very different and I found it really hard at first.
Something that has helped me become fitter and able to run for longer is the HIIT. I do this 2/3 each week for around 30 mins. I kept reading about it on this forum and so many people recommend this way of exercising. It has worked for me. Also whenever I run on a treadmill I ensure I run on a incline of at least 1-1.5. This then helps when I go outside and don't get a shock from the inclines on the roads/ grass/pavement..

I also find that I have to be really comfortable when running outside and try and ensure I have everything I need.
Good trainers - I use Asics and swear by them.
Ipod - Depending how long I want to run for I ensure I have enough music to cover the run. This way I can't stop until I have run out of music to run to!!
Polar watch - Recent purchase, it works out how far you've run. I love it.
Water belt - Holds four small bottles of water. This way I don't hold anything whilst running.
And finally clothing. I ensure everything I wear is loose, things that don't ride up and need to be pulled down when running and I tie my hair out of the way and wear a head band.
I know this is all basic things, but for me each time I went out running there would be something that would stop me from progressing or keep me from focusing on my running.

I'm going for 12K at the weekend;)
 
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