Rediscovering the weight of 5 km.
Today I went (again) back to basics: a simple 5 km loop through the forest. It was a crisp autumn day, cold and windy, with the leaves already turning. The sun peeked through just enough to make it beautiful.
Running itself went fine, but I could still feel something like a mental block. It was noticeable but didn’t overwhelm me or ruin my joy; it reminded me that not every stride was effortless.
Before heading out, I thought,
“5 km, that’s minimal; simply a warm-up to find my rhythm.”
But once I was running, I realized again how powerful those 5 km can feel. They are their achievement, still demanding, still worthy of respect. It’s surprising how different they seem now, compared to the longer distances I’ve gotten used to.
Sometimes 5 km is more than “just 5 km.” It’s a reminder that every distance has its weight and its worth.
M’s
Distance: 5.32km
Duration: 00:34:40
Average Pace: 06:45 min/km
Average Heart Rate: 147 bpm
Tracked with Apple Watch Ultra 2 and ADIDAS RUNNING . Not affiliated.
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