smarge117

So, I’ve “run” in the past (very slowly) and have started and stopped so many times before it’s daunting at start... again. I did a full marathon In 2005 doing a run walk (12 minute pace), didn’t keep up with it. Now 15 years later and 20 pounds heavier I’m at it again. I did a half marathon last November doing a run/walk and it took me 3 hours. I did it with a bunch of old friends and we did a LOT of walking. Even “training” With a run/walk app for 9 months before the marathon I couldn’t run a couple of miles without walking. And once again, I didn’t keep up with it. I have friends my age who breeze through a quick 6 miles even if they haven’t run in 6 months and don’t run for 3 months after that. When does it get easier? Feeling defeated even before I get started. On week 2 day 2. so now, at 55 I’m starting again.....

I got through C210K and did my first 10K (very slowly--well over 1 hour and pulled a calf muscle in the last mile). I'm basically at the point where I can run for 1 hour or so (with only a little bit of walking.) When and how do you train to go faster?. I realize that the 'apps' are assuming a 10 minute mile--I am no where near that. How do you get there? Does it matter how old you are? I'm 51 and it took me 9 months to get through C25K--into C210K.

So I'm on week 5 (well, I'm re-doing weeks 5 & 6 because I felt that I hadn't quite "nailed" it). And my problem is that I can't pace myself well when I'm on the trail. On the treadmill I set it at about 5.1 - 5.3-ish, but when I'm outside I have no skill in setting a consistent pace. I think I'm starting too fast and end up at a slower pace. Any suggestions as to how to help keep pace when I'm running outside? Thanks Margaret