Guest Chris Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 i know there's a similar topic around here, but since I'm short (5'3) and have short legs I feel like I'll never be able to run fast enough to complete the final run on the app in 30mins like it's set up. I'm doing this on a treadmill (just started week 3) and have increased my walk to 3.8 and jog to 4.6. I complete 2mi at this pace, but I feel like my legs won't carry me much faster as they make me feel like I'm speed walking and running pretty fast now! I guess once I'm jogging the longer lengths of time on the app I'll get closer to 3mi? I just feel likey body isn't built to be fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Hey Chric, oh boy, do I know that one. I am 5'2" and even in the best shape of my life when I could do a 9 minute mile, I was still slow. My favorite ever was running my first and last marathon btw, a 90 year old lady passing me by and asking me if I wanted ibuprofen, LOL, and i was in amazing shape too, those short legs.. ha ha. I decided then, that I can only compete with myself, period. I like smaller races now and that is what I do. I am about a 12-14 minute mile now and I am perfectly ok with that. You will notice a difference when you start taking it outdoors. Road is way different than a treadmill. Happy for you and keep going. Keep us posted. Happy Running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gia Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Smaller strut actually improves speed. Maybe you're trying to take a stride that is too wide. I used to have that problem, I have really short legs. But with practice I now run faster than my 5'7 friend - it's possible!! Just work what ya got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Thanks Gia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Elyse Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I'm 5'7 and also have been concerned about the distance I'm getting. I only just finished week 1 and with the speeds I'm going (3.2 and 4.2...hoping to be able to speed this up a bit eventually) I'm only getting to about 1.7 miles on the treadmill. Is this because in week one there's so much walking or am I just going that slow?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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