Week 3 Run 1: Just completed W3R1, first time... - Couch to 5K

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Week 3 Run 1

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Just completed W3R1, first time ive gotten a stitch since starting the program, pleased to say I pushed through it though.

Happy New Year everyone!!!

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I read that stitch is prevented by hydrating well, I always have a drink before I go out. Also try breathing deeply even on the warm up walk to get the oxygen flowing, hate stitch, hope that helps 😀

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Thanks Joolie, I put it down to too much festive food. lol

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Well done, don't eat anything much a few hours before workout, slowdown & deep breath slowly..if you get stitch.. HNY.

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poppypugGraduate

Well done Andy , you're doing great , keep going ! :-) xxx

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boptillyoudrop49Graduate

W3 already, moving on. Keep up the good work Andy

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Well done, what app are you using for the map? Looks better than map my run which I'm using

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Its the Fitbit app, I have a Fitbit surge. Helps with the motivation.

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