W7 trying to consolidate

[Lbb62]

I've been on week 7 for 2 weeks as I wanted 3 consistent 25 minutes. I had a couple of 22 where I felt I couldn't continue. I've now done 3 consecutive in a week but it was still so challenging. The thought of 28 minutes is too much!! Shall I do a couple more at 25 minutes until I feel more comfortable? I do get hayfever and felt more breathless than usual so am wonderi f if it's that.

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

When I was in W6 some kind soul posted this - the Japanese slow jogging technique

m.youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2...(Not working as expected?)

I’m not sure I could have done the longer durations without many repeated weeks if I hadn’t seen this. It’s a lovely low impact style of running, that completely sorted my breathing out too. I still run this way, and can now run for over an hour. There’s a few tricks to it, so worth watching a few times (and try the gentle jump so you get the feel while watching).

This style of running has all the benefits (I’ve lost 5 inches from my waist!), but makes the actual running pleasurable! And it’s great in this heat too. Give it a try and see if it works for you. It’s utterly changed my life! Hope it helps.

[backintime Graduate]

You could try adding one minute, or 30s if you are worried about the extra 3 minutes but I bet if you slowed down just a bit you'd be good for the whole 28 ?