Bleep test

[Ju-Ju40]

Starting week 6. Main reason for me to do this is a yearly bleep test that panics me every single time!!

Does anyone have a tips or hints to help stop panicking??? My heart rate goes up at the sound of the first bleep and I hate it!!

Chuffed I ran for 20 mins yesterday but scared its not going to help me 😩

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Stay relaxed and breathe deeply and fully throughout. If you pant or gasp, then you are short of oxygen, will tire quickly, raise your heart rate blood pressure and anxiety levels.

You have done the test, so you know you can achieve it and a relaxed, positive approach makes it physically and mentally easier to accomplish.

This FAQ Post about mental approach to C25K is equally applicable to your bleep test healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Also stop thinking and referring to it as something that panics you and tell yourself it is a challenge that you know you can overcome.

YOU CAN DO THIS!

[John_W Graduate]

How does the bleep test work? It's required for your job I assume?

Doing C25K and making running a habit, being consistent etc, will definitely increase your fitness and undoubtedly help make the test easier.

[Ju-Ju40 in reply to John_W]

Yes it’s for work. It’s a 15 metre course running back and forth in time with the increasing beep. Makes my heart sink every time