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[RunnerBe]

Yippee !! I graduated and have done three park runs since, still find the first part of the run really hard is that normal? once I get past that I am ok? what can I do to improve my stamina

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Many congratulations on your graduation fellow runner.

This guide to post C25K running may be helpful healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

The first ten minutes are toughest for all runners. It is called the toxic ten and is explained here healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Slow runs........80% of the time build stamina.

Keep running keep smiling.

[RunnerBe in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks that gives me hope

[backintime Graduate]

Congrats on graduating.

Do read the above link on the toxic 10. I find a longer warm up helps (may or may not work for you...but it does for me) and just knowing why the first 10 minutes can suck can help you push through them

[RunnerBe in reply to backintime]

Thanks for your help

[Rogie55 Graduate]

Didn’t know that. Mine is toxic 1 min! Lol, then it’s for goodness sake. Then I can do 35 mins!

[MuddledGardener Graduate]

Congratulations on graduating! 🎉🎉🎉

Sometimes I have a Toxic Ten, other times only about five minutes. If it feels bad, slow down! Don’t feel compelled to try to keep up with everyone else. It’s very early days, so just take it easy. 😊

[backintime Graduate in reply to MuddledGardener]

Sometimes I have a toxic 20 😂

[MuddledGardener Graduate in reply to backintime]

Been there, done that! 🤣🤣🤣

[Larrykat Graduate]

I have found that extending my time on feet at a conversational pace is helping me cope better with the parkrun. I run with friends at a pace that is comfortable for a chat for approx 1 hour twice a week. This, I am told improves cardio fitness and I must admit my parkrun pace is slowly improving along with my discomfort diminishing.