W8R2 done and I finally feel like I can actually run. Still have issues with getting my breathing right for the first 5 minutes but then it seems to sort it out. Did just over 4km today, so feel I am finally getting a bit faster and going a bit further. Any tips on breathing at the start of a run?
Actually feel like a runner: W8R2 done and I... - Couch to 5K
Actually feel like a runner
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As daft as it sounds I try and think about something else. I find my music helps, and planning my breakfast 😀. If I don’t think about it my running and my breathing find their own natural pace.
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Just keep plodding on. It’ll sort itself out soon enough. 👍🏽
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Jay66UKGraduate
Slow starts help for me.
And someone posted on here about the toxic ten - the time it takes your body to recognise it needs to send more oxygen to your muscles.
Well done with the progress - not far to go now!
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