Run 2 completed and these are my stats…I don’t know what they mean but hoping if I post them here I’ll be able to look back in future and think ‘wow I’m so much better now’ lol!
Had to stop for 2 minutes as my running buddy (our podenco cross) decided she needed to do her own version of number 2 haha….
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Thank you. I’ll definitely take that advice on Any tips on stitches? How to not get them and what to do when you do? Both runs I’ve got a terrible one in my side.
My fitness is terrible and I can barely speak aloud and clear when I’m walking let alone jogging. I’m going at a very slow pace however. I don’t think I have been drinking enough to be honest.
Have you read the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... which includes a link to a slow running video which might persuade you to give yourself permission to go even slower.
It is possible to run on the spot, so is nothing to do with how quickly you cover the ground, but if you cannot speak clearly as you jog along, then you are going too fast for your current fitness level.
Without full deep breaths you cannot supply your body with the oxygen required and so you will tire quickly, ache more and be more prone to injury and indeed to stitch.
If you read through the FAQ Posts you will discover informative posts all sorts of running related issues.
Well done on run 2, seeing your answer to Iannodatruffe, stitch is horrible, don’t eat too much before your run or too close to starting out, slow down, i’ve had stitch and slowed my pace until it’s gone Have fun running
I headed out at 10am today.. 6am sounds painfully early .. but good on you for being so motivated!! How did you find your run? I thought it wasn’t too bad just a small hill on my route might prove a bit of an ongoing challenge 😬. Suddenly feel like I’m doing something positive for myself.. it’s a good feeling, hope you experienced that too!
It felt good today I'm defo ready for moving on to week 2. I've got a couple of small inclines on my run but nothing too hard. I usually like to get out and about before it gets too busy with people walking dogs and going to work or school, but 10am was pretty quiet
I found that with my dog. We've only been out together a couple of times. He just trotted along looking at me as if to say, 'Is that the best you can do?' 😄
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