My first post Last Friday I tried but failed to do session of Wk6. I was out early but it was still really hot. Was due to have weekend off and start again Monday, but it is still too hot so I haven't run again. Looking like Friday is the first day it will be cooler at 23 degrees.
I'm worried though, as I am finding the programme very challenging, and feel like I might be going backwards whilst not running. I began early March when we went into lockdown so it is taking me a lot longer than expected.
Does anyone have any advice for me as to how to proceed, please?
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I have repeated some weeks and runs, yes, because I am overweight, and it was so hard (I have mental health problems and so motivation is very low also, but started it at beginning of lockdown as I thought I needed to do something that would give me a better chance of getting through lockdown). I began running using another programme called personal trainer, and got to about wk4 but couldn't manage the week (it was run for 2 mins walk for 1 min x 10). I then started on the C25K, on wk3 or 4.
No pain, but often am out of breath.
Been running 3 times weekly.
Don't know what a dynamic exercise is. I do the 5 minute walk beforehand and afterwards, and 2 pilates classes during the week. I have had aching legs once since March, and it was only for one day
I am properly hydrated, and rest for a day between runs.
It was 8am when I ran, but it was on the day that broke records for the hottest day.
If you are getting out of breath then you really need to slow it down more , remember, this is not about speed, it's more about building strength and stamina
You should be able to speak full sentences while running and not gasping for breath , if you are then it's too fast .
I wouldn't worry too much about having a few days break. It took me about 12 weeks to complete the programme as I often took 2 rest days. As long as you are mentally committed to completing it shouldn't be a problem.
It's hot and that makes running a bit problematic unless you go in the very early morning!
Don't lose heart or give up. The later weeks are challenging, but they are supposed to be, so perhaps try not to see the challenge as a negative thing. A lot about running is in our minds!
I hope you continue to run at a sensible rate and keep your motivation up to keep working at it.
Sometimes it might feel like you are swimming up a river and making slow progress or even going backwards... but remember that you are still doing a lot better than those that aren't swimming at all!
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