W6R2

[Dave55]

Onwards and upwards . Why was the 2nd 10 mins a lot easier than the 1st ?

[SueKen Graduate]

That's the "toxic 10", first 10 mins of any session usually the toughest 😊

[Dave55 Graduate in reply to SueKen]

Thanks for that, never heard of it

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Yeap, your body will have recognised you want it to go into 'run mode' . In simple terms that means it needs to process the oxygen in the body differently to usual. It takes around 10 mins for the body to recognise 'pump more oxygen' and then to catch up with the deficiency it has built in those first few minutes. Thats why some people say they have 'second wind'.

Every athlete experiences it every time. It is so helpful to recognise this as it helps you dig deep for those first 10 mins or so, knowing it will get easier!

For me it takes 12 mins to get to this point, we are all slightly different.

[Dave55 Graduate]

Thanks for that . Very informative

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Dave55]

You are welcome! I think Realfoodieclub posted a link to an article some time ago on this subject.

[Realfoodieclub Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

It wasn't me it was the wonderful poppypug here is the link

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Thanks Realfoodieclub and the delightful poppypug . This is a really useful piece of info for those new to running xx

[Jaxdreamer Graduate]

Yep, my body argues for at least 10 minutes before it gives up the fight!

[Hidden in reply to Jaxdreamer]

I know that feeling! 😄 That's when I have to employ the services of my Inner Personal Trainer and have a stern word with myself

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Toxic ten... eekekekeke !