A mixed run 🏃‍♀️

[CobbleRunner]

So I went out tonight on my 3rd consolidation run and it was mixed. Here’s why -

I managed to run further up THE hill than I have done before. Yay!

I developed a stitch early on so had to slow down and walk some bits - only running 23 minutes out of the 30. Any tips on stitches? It’s my first since starting the programme so was a bit unexpected.

Someone in a van drove slowly past me 3 times and I felt a tad vulnerable. I’ve never felt like that when running before.

My pace is getting faster. Probably due to person in the van. Whoop!

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Well done on your run. 👏

A stitch usually means you're pushing too hard and not getting enough oxygen to your muscles. Slow down and breathe deeply. 👍

[CobbleRunner Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Aaah that makes sense. It happened just after I’d tackled the hill. Thanks for the top tip 🙂

[FreedomToRun Graduate]

Well done on post graduation run. Shame about stitch. I had one early one and just had to slow through it and slow down breathing.

Evening running can be bit odd. I live in London and I do stick to well lit places.

[CobbleRunner Graduate in reply to FreedomToRun]

Okay if it happens again I’ll try to keep on running and take it really slow.

I’ve never felt unsafe before and it was probably something perfectly innocent - like a lost delivery driver, but it unnerved me. I did go out a little later than normal so will stick to my usual in future 👍🏼

[FreedomToRun Graduate in reply to CobbleRunner]

Sounds good and probably someone lost! Enjoy your next run. 🏃‍♀️🌈

[Sybilw Graduate]

Don’t let the hill get you! I had one on my route when I first started and I hated it! I struggled and it’s only now nearly 2 years later I’m getting over it. I’m sure it’s no bigger than others I’ve managed but it was THAT hill and got into my head!! 😆 congratulations on your progress and don’t worry if you have to walk at times - I did when Sarah wasn’t there to nag me!!

[CobbleRunner Graduate in reply to Sybilw]

Yes THE hill is not even that steep but it bloody feels it when I’m running. I will conquer it! 😂

[Sybilw Graduate in reply to CobbleRunner]

Same here - it’s a relatively short incline!! Not a ⛰. 🤣

[TomatoRun Graduate]

During one of the earlier weeks Jo told me there is some evidence that a stitch is linked to not drinking enough water, so check your hydration levels maybe. And well done on completing and consolidating! Can’t wait to finish hopefully on Monday

[CobbleRunner Graduate in reply to TomatoRun]

Oooh good luck for Monday! And you might be right about the water as I didn’t drink enough yesterday. I tried the breathing the opposite way technique and that helped a bit 👍🏼