W5R3 queasiness

[Kerhel]

Really look forward to my runs now. I did W5R2 six point five times before moving on to run 3 this morning. I couldn't do the whole thing - as with run 2 I start to feel queasy when I am pushing myself. I have half a banana and a coffee and water before I set out. Maybe cut out the banana? And the coffee?!

[trogdelight Graduate]

Feeling queasy is fairly normal. When you are running, a lot of the blood is directed away from digesting food to providing oxygen to your heart, muscles and lungs, so you feel sick. Are you pushing yourself too hard? Do you run too soon after a meal? Also, sipping water early and often will help you to digest better. Don't know if any of this is any use but might be the reason.

[Kerhel in reply to trogdelight]

Thank you - will try the water sips.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done, but you should not be pushing yourself. C25K is designed to be done at an easy conversational pace. If you are gasping if you talk, you are going too fast.

[Kerhel in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I wondered if it might be that (hard/over breathing). Will try a different approach and a flatter route! Ps. Is it 'Ian know da truth'?!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Kerhel]

I am afraid it is not Ian, although many are of that belief, despite my denials. The obscure nom de web is meant to roll off the tongue along the the lines of "You know da Truth" but the best laid plans etc. etc.....

have you read the guide to the plan? healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Tim

[Kerhel in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Ahhh I seeee! It's a good one and I was nearly right.

I have read the guide many times over as it is very helpful. It would good to have a link to it from the NHS C25K page.