Breathing is a struggle!

[Hroshea]

As a complete novice and very unfit 49 year old, I've surprised myself with my willpower for this. I surpassed all expectations by completing W5. However, I've found week 6 a massive struggle. My breathing after 5 or 6 minutes is all over the place. Any solid tips on controlling my breathing ??

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Slow down and keep going. It’ll sort itself out once you get through about 8 minute runs.

[Now-runner_NeedsAttn Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Yes, I think it's sign you're trying too hard - you think you're a runner, eh? Remember that you should be able to hold a conversation while you're running.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Try forget about it, run slow and think about anything else.

Week 6 is tough, well done!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and covers breathing, but the basic principle is that if you cannot breathe easily, you are going too fast.

Enjoy your journey.