Hi
I’m 61 in April this year and would love to be able to run 5 k as a birthday pressie to myself. I’m fairly fit as I’ve been doing HIIT classes twice a week since January and a good mountain hike at least once a week. But I do get out of breath and sort of panic when this happens. Will I ever be able to get past this? If so what’s the best way?
Slow down.
It really is as simple as that.
The optimal pace to run/jog at is one at which you can speak aloud clear ungasping sentences as you go.........if you cannot, you are going too fast.
Have you completed C25K?
I did it this time last year but i was very slow and hated the breathlessness so when I did the full 5 k once I didn’t ever do it again. Thinking I’ll give it another go as I’m fitter now. Thanks for the advice
As I said, if you are breathless you are going too fast for your current fitness level. The body does not adapt and develop nearly as effectively if you are not giving it a good supply of oxygen.
This post about breathing may help healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
Wow. Thank you. That article made so much sense. I’m so grateful. I’ll let you know how I get on. Heading out for my first run tomorrow am. Minding my lovely grandson today.
Thank you bunnyrabbit1. I’m hoping that being fitter and stronger because of the HIIT training I’ve been doing will help. My first run will be tomorrow so I’m sort of psyching myself up for it. And yes I think I probably over focus on the breathing. I’ll try with music and see how it goes. Thanks for the advice.
Watch this - and pay attention to how easily they can chat as they jog:
I’ll let you know. Feeling v positive with the support this site offers
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