Any ideas why first run sections are hardest?

[maxilib]

I'm on w3r2 and loving the programme. I really look forward to the runs and love the feeling afterwards. However, the first 1 or 2 run sections of every run seem to be really hard compared to the rest which seems odd as I surely should have more energy at the beginning of the run. Does anyone else experience this and/or know why it happens?

[Amandana]

Oh gosh yes. Sometimes it feels quite weird starting to run and takes a while to get into a good breathing pattern and get the pace right. People who are farther along (especially graduates) talk about the "toxic 10" - referring to how awful the first 10 minutes can be.

[maxilib Graduate in reply to Amandana]

I wondered if it had something to do with getting into a good breathing pattern - I struggle with that especially at the start. Knowing it's normal will really help to get through the psychological barrier - thank you! ☺

[Wanna-Be Graduate]

I always think of it as my body throwing a tantrum. You ignore it carry on and it calms down and accepts that this is happening now!

[maxilib Graduate in reply to Wanna-Be]

Ah thanks that's really helpful to know - I guess putting on the most motivating music at the beginning and starting off downhill might be useful. I love the analogy of the body throwing a tantrum 😂

[mrrun Graduate]

Oh, yes. At times it takes short period for the body engine to adjust its parts but as you go further the things get better. Even now when I'm about to tackle HM there will be runs where there is a niggle or two until I'm fully warmed up but that will largely depend on how l rested, food intake, stretches and hydration.

Get those guys in place and you are cruising!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Quite normal healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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I totally get this! I thought that maybe I needed a longer warm up.. 🏃🏻‍♀️