Moving onto week 3

[Claresair]

Ok ive done week one then i did week 2 twice as i keep getting stitch..I am going to go onto week 3 tomorrow but I'm dreding it as I don't what to have to stop because of stitch.....😣

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

You will have to stop running and give yourself a few days rest until the stitch heals, if you continue to run it will just get worse, give yourself at least 3 days off and the day before you run again drink plenty of water. When you restart running go slower than you did up to now.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and I recommend the link to mental approach.

For a stitch, just slow down and take several full deep breaths. Avoid drinking while running, but make sure you are well hydrated beforehand.

You can do this.

Enjoy your journey.

[RunRunRun13 Graduate]

Don’t dread it Clare...positive thinking before you go out for your run. Drink lots of water day before and a small amount before you run, stretches beforehand and off you go, really slow aswell, it’s not how fast you go it’s finishing. Breathe in and out and if you can’t speak your going too fast. We are with you and lots have been in the same position as you...you can do it 🏃‍♀️

[Dowat Graduate]

Keep going without dread Claresair, you can do it. Following the good advice given will hopefully give you a comfortable run next time. Enjoy your next run 🏃‍♀️ 🙂

[Laura922 Graduate]

Some advice given to me is wait 2 hours after eating or 4 hours after a big meal and I have managed to avoid the dreaded stitch once I followed this rule! Good luck!

[Claresair]

Thanks guys..I took your advice and did it and the stitch has gone yay! I been concentrating on my breathing technique and that's really helped to as I realised I wasn't getting enough air in me ha ha☺ on wards and upwards week 4 I'm not scared 😂bring it on