W2R1 update

[Pianism]

Completed W1R3 as part of parkrun, following the walk/run intervals of the programme strictly but continuing with this until I'd done my 5k.

This morning, W2R1 was so much easier than W1R1... I can feel my cardiovascular system beginning to respond and I can breathe more easily already.

On the subject of breathing, it's this run on the app where Laura says to time your breathing to 4 steps in and 4 steps out. I have to say that I've never, ever been able to do that even at peak fitness. The pattern that works for me is 3 steps in and 2 out. That's my easy run pace and when I was running longer, I knew if I could keep to this breathing pattern I could carry on for miles and miles without any issue. It's an odd number because someone once told me that helped with stitch but I've no idea if that's true or not. But it's the pattern I've stuck with and it's become habit.

Anyhow, I won't bore you with updates after each run this time, but will stop in after the first run of each week to say hello.

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Fantastic progress Pianism and hey we won't get bored if you want to chat about those runs, you write, we'll read!!

Happy running

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

Well hello again Pianism! Welcome back to the fold - enjoy your return C25K ! You’ve got this!

[Pianism Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

Thank you

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Well done Pianism, no harm on telling us of every run or week you do, onwards and upwards 🏃🏾

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

Well done! Yes I had heard the same about the breathing, best doing an odd number. However, that doesnt work for me so I dont do it... ooops. So glad to hear week 2 is getting easier

[Pianism Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2]

You might have even heard it from me

[Katnap Graduate]

Great to use parkrun while doing C25K. Excellent breathing pattern too!

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

Hello! Well done. Keep it up.