Sorry this is probably going to be an awful thread.
I run about 22:00 for the 5k but I know this is so slow. I can feel how slow I'm going and just don't understand why I can't run at 6 minute miles.
Has anyone heard of trying to start all over again and get fit at a faster pace? I could start out like an fatty and run 1 6 minute mile then that be it for the day, get used to that and build the distance up.
Grrrrrrr this is so frustrating.
you makin' fun of me?
i've thought about doing this in order to get my easy run down to 5:50 pace from 7:30 pace. that would be pretty interesting.
imho this question is ridiculous by nature. Your easy runs should be at whatever pace feels easy. Your other quality runs (speed sessions/tempos/whatever else) is where you should seek improvement. If you start trying to up the pace of all your runs, you'll be essentially tempoing every day.
DoctorWatts wrote:
imho this question is ridiculous by nature. Your easy runs should be at whatever pace feels easy. Your other quality runs (speed sessions/tempos/whatever else) is where you should seek improvement. If you start trying to up the pace of all your runs, you'll be essentially tempoing every day.
When you first started out did you walk for miles and miles because that felt easy?
Most people when they just start out run half a mile and end up bent double, it's not easy but they improve very fast. I understand why someone with a top notch aerobic base can't do it because their basic speed won't allow it. But my basic speed would let me run much much faster.
I mean all I really need to do is stride out a bit more each stride. Is this inherently difficult or is it just Im not used to it?
you're onto something my friend. just do some cross training or walking to maintain your level of exercise so that you don't gain weight.