Week 2 again ...

[50fitter]

After a dismal Week 3; a stitch and a bit of a menopausal low, I decided to repeat Week 2 and what a difference, it was easier than the first time with run 3 scheduled for tomorrow. Still working on breathing properly though. My warm up brisk walk is uphill so I have decided to walk a bit slower so I am not out of breath before the run and this worked. Also resisted the urge to stop and pick blackberries!

[sparkyjohn Graduate]

Good for you. Go slower and you'll storm it. Go and pick blackberries on your rest day. A brisk walk and fresh fruit, win, win.

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I could have written this post myself! Just finishedW3R3 but it was tough, don't feel confident enough for W4 yet so will repeat.

Breathing, bladder and blackberries slowed my progress!

[Elfe5 Graduate]

Good for you! 😄

The best advice I had about breathing was not to think about it at all, just breathe. Eventually my breathing naturally fell into something very like the suggested pattern.

If you have a stitch slow down and relax. Breathing out a vigorous “ha“ a few times does the trick usually- although I try not startle other people with this! 😀

[Zee221b Graduate]

Good decision if you're not ready! I hope I'm not going to fast because week 3 looks challenging.