I’ve been running for time for about a year and secretly kind of like when I fall short of a goal because it reinvigorates my training and motivation. I’m dedicated to running for the rest of my life so I have plenty of time to get there 💁‍♀️

@Runswithemily

15 күн бұрын

Oooo I like this was of thinking!!!

Slow runner here. I have run 5k in under 30 minutes but only twice and the last time was 5 years ago. I decided to train for it earlier this year: 30:10... So close! But it doesn't matter Emily! Just have fun trying. And if it doesn't happen this time, maybe next time. But you may still surprise yourself 😊

@Runswithemily

15 күн бұрын

Ahhh you are so close again 🫶🏻 so true, I know it’s not the end of the world it can just be frustrating when you train for something and you have a couple of ‘bad’ weeks ☺️

It won’t disappoint anyone here if you don’t hit the goal, i feel like it’s even more relatable and maybe takes pressure off of people who are going through something similar right now ❤

@Runswithemily

11 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 💖🫶🏻

Great Video, subscribed! Just remember that a bad day can be related to a lot of things: bad nights sleep, not hydrated, didn’t eat well that week, the heat, emotions, and more. It usually does not reflect your effort or training. I’m also trying to do a sub 30 min 5K and keep getting hurt. I’ve hit 30:04 but can’t seem to run consistently the past few months thanks to my IT band, hip flexors and so now am trying to focus on strength training. Also, remember to celebrate the tiny victories, not just the end goal.

@Runswithemily

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for subscribing!! It’s so true, sometimes exercise just gets really hard and then a week later you’re wondering why you were struggling so much 😂 ahhh you’re SO close, strength training is a really good idea, good luck with it ☺️☺️

Go Emily go! I'm more emotionally invested in your success at this goal than I ever could be for the Olympics this summer. No pressure, I'm just really excited for you!!

@Runswithemily

14 күн бұрын

Haha stop that’s so sweet, thank you!!

You can do it! Whether it's next week or just on your next try! You have it in you!

@Runswithemily

15 күн бұрын

💖💖💖💖 thank you!!!!

You've got this Emily - from running slow to picking up the pace is hard. I've recently struggled for motivation and have missed runs, but once you refocus and commit back in, the good feelings come back. Best of luck for your time trial

@Runswithemily

12 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Rich ☺️🤞🏻

@richsullivan1950

12 күн бұрын

@@Runswithemily 5K in 29.44 tonight, first time in under 30 mins in a month. Hope you're going the same way Emily

it's really fun to see your training and your sessions etc., as they are so relatable to my own! i've been trying to get my first 5k under 30, and last week on race day i came in at 30:42.. even though i was kinda disappointed right after, i quickly changed my mindset to be happy with a new PB and learn from the race and the training! i feel pretty confident that i'll be able to do it early fall if i train consistenly during the summer, which i am cause i'm more motivated than i've been in a long time. all this to say, i think you'll smash it with your 5k attempt, and if not, it's not the end of the world!

@Runswithemily

9 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!! Ooooo you’re SO CLOSE, you should be so happy with that a 5km is such a hard distance! 💖💖

Thank you for being real! Good luck for your challenge ❤

@Runswithemily

14 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!

oh girl you could never disappoint us. all we care about is you enjoying yourself and feeling proud of yourself, which you should be regardless of hitting this sub 30 5k (which is SO hard by the way) you are so motivational, genuinely well done

@Runswithemily

12 күн бұрын

I’m not crying you are!!! 😂😭 thank you so much for such a lovely comment 💖💖

I'm going through a plan at the moment that is pushing towards tumes that I don't feel comfident of hitting. I am finding myself struggling to hit target paces in more of my workouts than I'd like. It really is helpful to know others have similar struggles at times. Great video and great job trying for a challenging goal!

@Runswithemily

11 күн бұрын

Ah glad I’m not the only one who is struggling! We can do it 🤞🏻💖

I will enjoy your content, whether or not you meet your goal Emily. It’s nice to see your authentic experience, and honestly it is super relatable. I set myself a goal of getting 10,000 steps every day in June with a combination of running and walking, and have ended up with shin splints. Even though it’s the last day of June today, I have had to ditch my goal to prevent further injury. I could push it, but for what gain?

@Runswithemily

15 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 🥹 you’re doing the right thing, nothing is worth getting injured over! X

Good on ya, you can do it.. I have a 27min pb but generally I get 32 as I prefer taking it easy... Good to mix it up and I actually love intervals, it's that after high 🎉

@Runswithemily

15 күн бұрын

Thank you for your belief in me hehe. I love intervals too most of the time!

Arbitrary time/score goals in sports can completely suck the fun out of it, whether you're talking running, golf, whatever. When frustration hits, just remember you're doing things that are making you better than you were. I bet you're faster than you were 7 weeks ago. If you miss the time trial, I bet you hit it after your next training block. And a year from now you won't even care whether you hit the 30 minute goal in July vs. October because the whole thing will be in the rear view mirror.

@Runswithemily

14 күн бұрын

Thank you 💖 that’s so helpful

Hey Emily Loving your videos. I'm a big guy who is looking to get my 5k time under 30mins too. Currently at 32min11sec. Looking forward to trying out some of these training options. Will have to wait 2 weeks though be ause I'm aiming to complete my first marathon next Sunday. Hoping for sub 6 hours but will just be happy with a finish. I dont mind if I come last either. Good luck with your training!

@Runswithemily

15 күн бұрын

Hey!! Thanks so much ☺️☺️ ahh good luck with your first marathon, which one are you doing? Enjoy it, I’m sure you’ll smash it :)

@Goldy428

15 күн бұрын

@@Runswithemily Thanks. I'm doing the Gold Coast Marathon in Australia. Jog/walking until I can't anymore and then walking to the finish. Can let you know next week how it went.

@Runswithemily

15 күн бұрын

Ahh lovely!! Have the best time and let me know how you get on!

@Goldy428

8 күн бұрын

@@Runswithemily Hey Emily. I finished the marathon. Was a struggle from halfway but there was no way I was stopping. Will be attempting the sub 30min 5k.... once I can walk again :).

My biggest tip I can share is, stay consistent. Build that base and you're chip away at your time whilst getting fitter and fitter. Keep it going!!!

@Runswithemily

15 күн бұрын

So true 💖 just got to keep plugging away!

I just ran a 30:08. Now, I too want a sub 30 🤣 But, I was honestly shocked I did as well I did.

@Runswithemily

15 күн бұрын

Ahhh amazing you’re SO close you can do it

All the best! I know you"ll do this easily! Btw I also did my 5K PB couple of weeks ago! 27:16

@Runswithemily

15 күн бұрын

Ahhh that’s amazing well bloody done!!!!

Regarding the gym if you can find ways to make it fun (get a partner, do exercises you enjoy) it won’t suck as much till you form the habit of going. I think most people hate going for the first month and a lot of people feel uncomfortable just being there. I would focus on just being in the gym and training your mind that it’s okay to be there.

@Runswithemily

8 күн бұрын

So true!!! I also feel like the hardest part is actually getting to the gym, once you’re there it’s fine 😂

You are very capable of the 5k PB... I had a 5k time trial on my plan today and also wanted a sub 30, and got 28:15!! I never thought I was capable ! Are you planning on doing it on your own or as part of a race event? You could do a parkrun :) that was the plan for me but I had to work yesterday so did it today it was raining so not many ppl out on the paths :) I am still buzzing now 3 hrs later lol

@Runswithemily

15 күн бұрын

Thank you 🥹🥹 that’s an amazing time, well done!!! I’m planning on doing a park run, it’ll be my first one!

Tip on using the elliptical. Don't touch the straws if you're training for running. Work only your legs with a very slight forward lean while holding the central console handles. I do all my easy, long and tempo runs with the machine(at home) and it works like magic without breaking my legs. Can focus on intervals and other faster runs and never have to skip them because of some running related niggle. At least not yet *knocks on wood*.

@Runswithemily

15 күн бұрын

Oooo a good tip thank you!!

I dont train at all for my parkruns, my only running is the parkrun 99% fo the time, can easy do 30min, getting closer to my 50th I decided to start training for sub 20, just adding a Sunday 4h run, start and stop here and there for water, about half marathon in 4h total for the past 4 week got me down to hold a sub 28min these last 4 park run and my 50th

I also struggle with getting those gym sessions in, i have opted for one gym and one Pilates sessions which feels achievable (because you dont get sweaty doing Pilates it doesn’t feel like gym!)

@Runswithemily

9 күн бұрын

Ahhh I love Pilates, need to get back to the classes!

Have you considered doing a run from your plan or even the time trial at parkrun? I’ve been doing a similar plan and found the atmosphere and being around everyone really helped

@Runswithemily

13 күн бұрын

Yesss I’m doing my time trial at parkrun ☺️☺️ so many people have recommended it!

You shouldn't call yourself a slow runner. You are a runner.

@Runswithemily

13 күн бұрын

👏👏👏👏

Improvement in running can be very erratic. I have friends who started Parkrunning and struggled to complete the course in 40 minutes. 6 months later and they are comfortably running sub-35. A couple of other friends recently tried and tried to go sub 30, then over the course of 4 weeks are now running low 28. For myself, I have gone low 24 a couple of times this year, but mostly end up between 25 and 26. And then sometimes you're in a great place and get sick or injured and next thing you know you're 5 minutes than you were a year ago! I'd love to run sub 20. Is this even possible? Who knows. I think it's more valuable to find a speed where you can run 5k (or 10k or 20k) comfortably and spend most of your time enjoying that experience, and every so often you'll find yourself going faster without even really trying. Most of my fastest Parkruns were when I set out to run fast, but when I just ran comfortably and then discovered that I'd reached the half way mark super-fast and decided to push it on the way back. Not to say that the combo of long run / tempo run / interval run / strength work won't help. It certainly will! But if you're having trouble completing the interval run you'll get a lot more value slowing it down enough that you can complete it reliably and building up from there.

My cat has definately become an emotional suport animal after I've started running (who am I kidding she already was)

@Runswithemily

15 күн бұрын

Hahaha what would we do without then

@Runswithemily

15 күн бұрын

Them**

My current goal is sub-35. My PB is just over 36.

@Runswithemily

6 күн бұрын

Ahhh you’ve so got it!!! You’re so close

I've got some gym motivation...don't go to the gym haha pay for one of those apps that give you exercise programs and build that muscle

@Runswithemily

12 күн бұрын

Haha I would find it harder to workout at home!! I like to get out and have a change of scenery

which program do you follow on runna?

@Runswithemily

13 күн бұрын

I’m doing the 5k one at the moment :)