Obviously not that great in comparison, but I’ve managed to keep running 3 times a week since September last year. I’m pretty happy with this I’ve gotta say. Started running for weight loss and heart health. Haven’t lost any weight - I’m still ~120kg post COVID - but my heart health has improved a lot.
Side note - if I was to compete against the 4 minute mile record holder, they would beat me by almost exactly 4 minutes…haha
A 26 minute 5k at 120kg and with a dog…? Are you an ex-Olympian? An experimental government cyborg? That is a very impressive time! Most people at my Parkrun would be well over that time at half your weight and without a dog.
Ha. Not ex Olympian, but ex-climbing arborist. Doggo is part cattle dog so he keeps my pace up.
Gained 20kg through COVID lockdowns. Turns out it’s easier to put it on than take it off. Who knew hey…
I’m guessing you are just a big person regardless of weight gain? No pandemic can take your stride length away from you!
Yeah. 6’4"
That’s not a bad time at all, especially where you are in your journey, and especially taking a long the doggo. My frame of reference is entirely based on times from my high school cross country days, and I’d say a 26 minute 5k means your solidly on the JV team, but definitely not the slowest.
When I run with my dog we’re looking at 11 minute miles at best, partly cause we need to get in those sniffing and poop breaks. I usually do a run by myself before taking the dog for a run lol. So cudos to your dog as well!
What app is that?
It’s from a website called SmashRun. Free for basics, paid for extra stats. Links in with my Garmin. Trying it as it has a few features Garmin hasn’t provided as yet.
Oh, I haven’t been back to Smashrun for years. That’s a nice new infographic they’ve got. One thing they always did well was infographics!
Amazing work!!
The important part is that you’re sticking with it! The only person you’re competing with is yourself and that next PB. Congratulations! I’ve been recently getting back into the groove with running consistently myself (Ow my shins hurt).
Weight loss doesn’t happen overnight, but if you’re still having issues losing weight after consistently running a few 5K’s a week then you might want to take a look at and adjust your diet a bit. If at all possible due to your life circumstances, the combination of exercise and diet is integral to getting those Kg’s off!
