Breathing out of my a##e

Well I have completed w3r2 and I am proud how far I have come but also nervous of what’s ahead 😁😅

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Well done. You're doing great! If it's feeling too much just slow down a bit 😉

Don't get anxious about what's ahead. The key is just to do one run at a time, even then it's just one foot in front of the other 👍😁

[Hidden in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thank you jojo 😊

[pinkaardvark Graduate]

Try breathing out of your mouth next time, it will definitely help.

[rivengirl42]

Congrats! And don't be afraid - channel that pride into a curiosity that takes you into an adventure!

[Hidden in reply to rivengirl42]

Thank you

[Tbae]

Yes good advise.

Posture and breathing in your natural way.👍👏👏

Shoulders down and tension free along with everything else, head up and chest open.

Do not even think about breathing , just do it.👍Mouth, nose, both👍. Kiss it, and the ground with your feet gently.

Keep it simple.👍👏👏

You should be able to have a conversation🤔

Remember your childhood when you just ran.

Get the extra oxygen into your lungs that transfers to your blood and muscles that you need to run.Even head back a little if you can do it comfortably to open up your airways in your neck to begin with.

Give a couple of good blow outs to expel your CO2 without thinking too much about it.🤔👍👏👏 As and when you feel and wish to.

Use slow and steady as your hand brake.

This time slow and steady with maturity.🤔👍

You have got this🌟👏👏

I must catch up with your story.

Keep posting.👏👏

[Hidden]

Thanks for the advice, I can recover quite quickly between runs or at the end but am I trying to hard to regulate my breathing during the run?

I’m 21st and not at all athletic so I’m not a natural runner so does that make a difference?

[Jen58 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Steve I though I would never be able to do this programme , I am now on Wk8/2 just 5 more runs to do before I graduate ,

If I can do this YOU can , Believe in yourself,

As for the breathing try not to over think about it maybe ?

[Hidden in reply to Jen58]

Thank you jen

[DeterminedBear Graduate in reply to Jen58]

Well done Jen58 for getting to this stage! Not long to go. Steve, listen to Jen's words. They will serve you well. You CAN do it!

[Tbae in reply to Hidden]

Hi Steve,

Is this your first post🤔

I am interested if your story was here.

You are amazing,I could not do what you are doing at 21stone.🌟

Great that your recovery is quick.🌟

No it does not matter and you are not athletic as you call it.

Just run slow and steady.👍

Do not know how much you have read on the FAQ Posts, and all the amazing info and communities, here on the NHS One You / HealthUnlocked/ C25k programme🤔.The FAQ Posts are essential reading.

Recommend you drink plenty of water,every day, hydration and will help with your weight loss.

Do not know your goals, but if weight loss is also, recommend you get a Resting Body Calorie Count. Will let you know your situation better.Maybe the kit is in your gym.🤔

Weight loss community here.

I am familiar with , 5:2 diet, biggest loser floor exercises before coming to C25k.

If I can help you on here I will.

Active 10 walking programme great 7 days per week. Strength, stretching and cardio support programmes all on here.

You probably need to be doing around 7 hours per week incl. your 3 runs, building upto double and maybe 3000calorie deficit in a week.

Hope this helps you.👍👏👏

[Jen58 in reply to Tbae]

5:2 diet my daughter and her husband did that ... They look like something out of the concentration camps ?

Thankfully they look A ok now sometimes you definitely can take thing too far

Me as soon as diet is mentioned I eat more ?

[Tbae in reply to Jen58]

🙈For Some it can give a start.🤔 I agree👍.Powerful medical findings though and of course limiting factors.🤔Not for everyone.🤔👏👏🌟🏃‍♀️

[DeterminedBear Graduate in reply to Jen58]

Lol

[Tasha99 Graduate]

I was very scared of week 4 but I did it - slow and steady 👌🏽

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

How did your transition to doubling your run times go. As I have said it’s the breathing that’s difficult for me 😭

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I’m surprised how my breathing is improving. I did get wheezy in week 1 and 2 so am taking my inhaler regularly morning and evening. Cold air set my breathing off too so I’ve got a buff for when it gets below about 3/4C. I just slow right down and I can manage to get through. I was convinced I wouldn’t do 5 mins as 3 killed me but it’s not that bad. As they say, trust the programme.

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

Can’t use a buff, it makes my glasses steam up😂😂

Did my first run of week 3 yesterday and it killed me. I may have to do week 3 again

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Slow down 👍🏽

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

Hi Tasha I took your advice on slowing down but now I can walk faster than the actual jogging and I look like a pleb

[Jayparr Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Hi Steve

Dosent matter what you look like

As you get through the weeks breathing will get better but you got to tell your self to relax I do all the time wiggle fingers so no tension in hands look straight a head and just keep it slow even if u can walk faster.

I always eat and drink before a run

Nothing too heavy depending on time.

If short of time a peanut butter and banana sandwich and water

It Helps my legs from feeling heavy.

Good luck

We're all here to help u through

Be strong in mind and u get there

Jay x

[notoutofbreath Graduate in reply to Hidden]

A lot of us *did* walk faster than we could jog/run for the first few weeks. So don't worry, you're in in good company!

[Jen58 in reply to Hidden]

No you don't you just think you do X

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

But did it help by slowing down? I’m off to do. W4R3 in the ParkRun with man flu and it’s blowing a gale. Oh well. I’ll be bear last again 😂 You should go to one. Everyone is so nice and supportive.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Anticipation and not apprehension.. just keep it steady and slow.. you will be fine...

PS

You and Irish-John will get on really well. he is an expert at breathing through all sorts of places

[Irish-John Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

😂😂😂😂

[notoutofbreath Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

LMAO

[notoutofbreath Graduate]

"proud how far I have come but also nervous of what’s ahead" << Yep, that hits the nail on the head for the programme. Those nerves produce some wonderful things though. Just keep your head in the right place and remember slow and finishing (even if you "look like a pleb"!) will put you in better stead than so fast it's a struggle.

I love your title btw and your username. I'm also a fan of calling a stick a stick! Good luck with the journey, you've got this!

[Hidden in reply to notoutofbreath]

The support everyone gives is breathtaking and sometimes emotional, thank you

[Jen58 in reply to Hidden]

People on here are Amazing

You have come to the right place , you will have a great journey and yes you will graduate .. & start to give advice to others 👍🏻😊 (you will )