Pleased that I finished week 4 early this morning, now to move on to the big week 5, for which I could probably use some preparation tips, please?
Today was my fourth run of week 4 (due to a phone battery problem on the first run) and during the first 3 minutes break I felt as if week 4 was my limit. I think I must have unwound a bit after that because the session improved, and by the end my pace was the best it had been so far. (The strong winds and two inclines helped my sense of achievement here too).
Had a sneaky look at W5R1 when I was back home and it doesn't look too bad, definitely do-able.
What I need to get better at is pre-run preparation, and breathing properly during the run. Can anyone give me some advice, please?
Really enjoying this btw!
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I run my local hill every time it really does give me a buzz.
As for breathing, I find I need to keep my postre in check and I count my strides for each in and out. Because I'm asthmatic I also find that wearing a buff or thin snood covering my nose and mouth helps to save me from too many problems with the wind taking my breath and the air temperature causing problems.
Pre run prep has to be about hydration all day every day, keeping topped up is hugely important. Dynamic stretches and breathing exercises to increase lung function is what I do. Maybe the others have different tips for you. Good luck x
If you’re running inclines you deserve a double pat on the back. I’m asthmatic too and find Belly Breathing helps: push out your stomach when breathing in and push out with your diaphragm on exhaling as if squeezing the air out from under your rib cage.
I use spotify for music, and there are running playlists which have a consistent tempo. I find this really helpful as I can pace myself to the music and breath to the music too, so its all a lot more regular.
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