Don't always run 5k...

...do 3k's and do it quicker than you normally run for the 5k.

Then go out and do 6-7k at your normal pace (slower if you need to)

Keep it changing and you'll see your distance increase and your times get quicker.

Also, get yourself to Parkrun on a saturday morning, the buzz of running in a race (it's free, just need to sign up online) will make it more enjoyable.

I did all these things and ran a lot for about a year, i went from nothing to a half marathon and i really started enjoyed running. I ran when on holiday in France and in Italy, i even ran in Kilmarnock one morning when i went to Scotland for my uncles funeral.

However, my running partner broke his ankle in a pot hole when we were out running one day and i started to make excuses. I've been out about 6 times in the last year. I really should get back on it.

Posted By: Thomo on October 24th 2016 at 14:39:27

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Right you lovely lot. Remember a while back I said... (General Chat) - harry boulders, Oct 24, 14:16:29
- How about ParkRun - free 5k runs every Saturday morning (General Chat) - Mozzer, Oct 24, 17:05:41
- Don't always run 5k... (General Chat) - Thomo, Oct 24, 14:39:27
  - Nice one. Cheers. (n/m) (General Chat) - harry boulders, Oct 24, 14:42:36
  - Who did you play cricket for? (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Oct 24, 14:40:19
    - Surrey and England (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Oct 24, 14:40:45
      - Australia obvs. (n/m) (General Chat) - Pixelman, Oct 24, 14:55:22
        
        yes (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Oct 24, 15:01:05
      - Rolf, having read his posts I know he's played a good level and understands the game. (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Oct 24, 14:42:53
        
        His name's in his profile, protherolds (n/m) (General Chat) - Huge Small, Oct 24, 15:42:23
        
        On my phone , it ing having it. (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Oct 24, 15:44:51
        
        int ffs. (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Oct 24, 15:45:02
- Swimming. As long as you do the correct technique (General Chat) - CB41, Oct 24, 14:32:09
  - Do 2K every morning but steady pace (medium) but f**k it is boring. (n/m) (General Chat) - trustsec, Oct 24, 19:39:35
  - I get that, because though the old knees haven't been hurting (General Chat) - harry boulders, Oct 24, 14:38:36
- Push the distance. Try for 10k. (n/m) (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Oct 24, 14:31:29
  - What do you reckon? Sort of add another 5 minutes on every week? (n/m) (General Chat) - harry boulders, Oct 24, 14:40:39
- FUCK the running cardio is bullshit. Heavy weights burn more calories. (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Oct 24, 14:26:53
  - btw, been doing cardio all my life until I got I'll. (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Oct 24, 14:27:25
    - Was it specifically the cardio that made you ill? (General Chat) - tudders, Oct 24, 14:30:51
      - Don't you specialize in right arm lifting? (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, Oct 24, 14:34:24
      - No , it's just not as effective in burning calories.I'm really trying to beef up, (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Oct 24, 14:33:58
        
        Heavy drinking has other downsides than weight gain (General Chat) - CB41, Oct 24, 14:36:14
        
        Thanks, I'm 46 though, i may come across as a moron but I'm not totally stupid. 😊 (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Oct 24, 14:39:30
        
        cor, u iz well old grandad innit (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Oct 24, 14:40:24
        
        Innit bruv.😮😭 (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Oct 24, 14:43:25
- 10k (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Oct 24, 14:25:26

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