Wk9R2 A run of two halves

[sarah65]

I am still struggling a bit to get through the first 10-15 minutes. I don’t know whether it’s nagging doubt catching up with me (feel like I’m not going to get through the first 5 mins!) or if I might need to be eating something beforehand. Because I run early (around 6.30), I don’t eaten anything usually but I’m wondering if I perhaps should? What do other early runners do?

The second half was much better and I actually ran a couple of extra minutes to get to 4K - just wanted to test myself as I knew I was nowhere near 5k but feel like I can work towards it now.

[Jell6 Graduate]

I don't even drink anything until I get back, I try to drink well the day before but I doubt it's enough ( I'm working on it)

I generally am out around the same time as you.

The first 5 10 minutes are still tough for me too.😐

[ClareO65 Graduate]

I think you’ll find the first 10 minutes is hard for many of us. Something to do with your body adjusting to the change in oxygen demand. I have found it’s more like the first 5 minutes as I’ve gone on but then sometimes most of the 30 minutes feels pretty toxic 😂

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Same for me and I go out late! I’ve recently started doing a couple of moving stretches first which helps as at the start my legs feel like lead!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Toxic ten is so well documented... it happens to many of us..

Hydration every day is important.. not just run days.. and folk have different ideas about eating.. check this post out if you haven't already.. plenty of advice in there.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Warming up well is essential as are the post run stretches...

[sarah65 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks will check it out

[sarah65]

Good to know it’s not just me! I do need to keep an eye on my fluid intake - I just forget some days. I’ll definitely look at some moving warm up stretches too. Thanks for the tips 😊