Running goals, motivation and chat 2026 - Part 3!

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Hello runners!

Continuing on with our general running chit chat...

@SFRSmumwow sub 25 min 5K that’s fantastic!
how did the 9 year old go?
I run with my 7 year old which at times can be tough as they stop and want to walk a bit …when I’m ready to run faster the whole 5k

any tips ? 😊

@Lemontreeinthecity She got under 30mins last time we went and she can do the full 5k without stopping now but we do slow right down to a jog when she needs it. It took about 6 months of going regularly for her to be able to do it without stopping though. Biggest (and most obvious!) thing that made a difference is making sure she has water when we are running.

I use it as my easy run when I'm with her and don't push her at all, it's all at her pace, so she still enjoys going. Big bug bare of mine is seeing these poor kids getting dragged around by parents to while they are crying.