Long time runner. Started about 9 years ago and within a year I was running 25 miles or so a week over 3 runs. Was never a fast runner but lots of stamina. After a few years I got lots of injuries and sort of gave up. A year or so later I began again with C25K. I have done the program three times now, and twice before ended up stopping for various reasons and having to start again.
This spring I had to lose some weight. Dieted and began C25k again. Finished the program a few months ago, have done the C25K plus podcasts since then including the Stamina one (5 mins at 158 BPM, 20 mins at 160 BPM and 5 mins at 165BPM). I am running my little heart out, it feels like I am flying but I simply can't seem to cover more than a bare 5k according to my distance measurement on Google maps afterwards).
I am very tall with long legs and I simply can't understand why I am so slow. Does it matter ? No not really I guess as I fit enough to be healthy and have lost 19lbs but getting frustrated.
I have found a local running club and would quite like to join but right now I feel I'd be laughed off the running track 