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Recently started jogging 30 minutes twice a week. When does it stop feeling like I'm dying? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 7 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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[–] 1 point 7 months ago (2 children)

I haven't found the first 5 mins too bad. It's the last 5 mins that suck on a 5k. Just did my first running end to end and by the end the only thing keeping me going was determination to keep going as I had already been going for so long.

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  • [–] 3 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    I know that sounds a little bit stupid but: In a way going faster makes things easier. I recently improved my 5k record by a couple minutes (sub 22) and when I compare it to me 2 years ago it is in a way easier, because I only need to run at my peak speed for less time. I am sure with time you will have a similair experience.

    But in general if the ending is hard and the beginning easy then you should start/run at a slower pace at least a couple times on this distance.

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