Week 8 run 2

[Priyanka_03]

I was ok running till week 7. I am finding week 8 runs too difficult to finish. I am too tired by 10 minutes into the run and wants to stop but somehow keep going. By minute 15, I am again alright which I find strange. Somehow I complete the run. I am not sure if this is normal.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

The comment you will probably get mainly, will be, slow down. Even if you think you are running slowly, there is always slower.

These longer runs are made for a relaxed, gentle pace; letting the running legs, which are still building, find their own happy pace

Breathe gently, start slow and stay slow.

Stamina and strength exercises should have been upped a little too as the runs get longer. The rest of your body needs to keep up with the legs.

If you are feeling tired generally, maybe check your eating routine and make sure you are drinking plenty of water.. not just on run days, but every day

[Priyanka_03 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks so much for suggestion Oldfloss. I will be slower in today's run. I will try strength exercises over weekend.

[Tbae]

Oldfloss has said it all👍🌟. You are doing great👍, follow her wise advise , and well done you in persevering.🌟You have got this👍👏👏

Just looked at your previous posts, keep remembering the gems given there also. Particularly No fear only Enjoy your Run from another Mentor IannodaTruffe.👍🌟👏👏

Remember your childhood🤔

Now water and your food👍

Mum said apple a day 🤔

Mentors now, to help you play👍

👏👏😂😂😂🌟

[Priyanka_03 Graduate in reply to Tbae]

Will be slower today than last time. Let's see how it goes. Thanks for suggesting

[icklegui Graduate]

Definitely start even slower - I remember finding new depths of slowness to complete the longer runs.

But also you say that by minute 15 you feel alright again? Sounds like you're also finding the "toxic ten" effect which for some people lasts more than 10 minutes. Basically the first bit of the run, the body hasn't caught up with the increased oxygen demand, but it does eventually. If you warm up well and start running slowly it might help that a lot, and yes, it's normal

[Priyanka_03 Graduate in reply to icklegui]

Glad to know reason behind 10 minutes discomfort while running. Would try slowing my pace further. Thanks so much for info