Week 4 complete, advice on week 5!

[Chloetaylor1703]

Hey guys, this is my first post and I’m just looking for some tips going into Week 5. I had completed weeks 1-3 on the treadmill and found these manageable. However, i started week 4 on the treadmill then the last two running outside and I’m really struggling with my breathing when outdoors. I am going really slow (not much faster than a power walk) but I’m still completely breathless during each “running” section. My legs/knees have also started hurting more but I presume that’s just due to the different inclines outside? On the plus side I managed to complete each run in week 4 first time but any tips on controlling my breathing would be great!

[daveb0789]

I think maybe try conpleting week 5 on the treadmill then do the same outdoors. Week 5 finishes with a full 20 minutes continuous run so it’s a big jump I think.

[Chloetaylor1703 in reply to daveb0789]

Thanks I’ll give that a try and see if it helps :)!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

I gave Maisiemoo73 this advice this morning.. for outside running..it is so different than inside..

"Start slow., stay slow initially.

Indoor runs are generally in a controlled environment. When you head outside, there are lots of variables; weather, wind, elevation, and surface type . Start at a pace that is a bit slower than your treadmill runs to get used to the outdoor differences. Then, you will find as you get used to the different environment , your pace will improve

You need to take it gently and take care, especially if off road, but, and there are lots of us who feel as I do, running outside is the best thing ever

Try some runs, just to get a feel for it and don't be afraid to take walking breaks...

A walk break is not a problem,helping your transition and making you more confident.. Inserting one or several 30-second to one minute walks into the middle of your run can, be useful."

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Is your treadmill set to at least one degree incline, which supposedly simulates outdoor running better and eases the transition.

[Chloetaylor1703]

Thanks everyone! I only had treadmill on 0.5 incline so I’ll try upping it! I’m going to start week 5 on the treadmill and see how I go and might repeat it outside afterwards. It’s crazy hot here with 90% humidity so that probably adds to the difficulty when running outside even after the sun goes down.