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    jmatt got a reaction from kittykandra in Shouldn't it be getting easier? What am I doing wrong???   
    I'm just starting Week 5, so I'm no expert, but I've noticed a few things help me with regards to hitting that wall...
    1) Pace: Holding back a bit on those initial run portions and going all out in that final minute keeps me from tiring out early and helps me look forward to that final minute when I get to let go.
    2) Rest: Sometimes a run is particularly hard and it helps to have that day in between to recover both physically and mentally.
    3) Heat: I find it a bit easier to run later in the evening when it's cooler.
    5) Shin Splints: While sitting with your feet off the ground in front of you, trace the alphabet in the air, moving only at your ankles. Super easy to do throughout the day, at the desk, while watching TV, etc.
    Hope some of that works for you too! Best of luck!
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    kittykandra
    jmatt got a reaction from kittykandra in Shouldn't it be getting easier? What am I doing wrong???   
    I'm just starting Week 5, so I'm no expert, but I've noticed a few things help me with regards to hitting that wall...
    1) Pace: Holding back a bit on those initial run portions and going all out in that final minute keeps me from tiring out early and helps me look forward to that final minute when I get to let go.
    2) Rest: Sometimes a run is particularly hard and it helps to have that day in between to recover both physically and mentally.
    3) Heat: I find it a bit easier to run later in the evening when it's cooler.
    5) Shin Splints: While sitting with your feet off the ground in front of you, trace the alphabet in the air, moving only at your ankles. Super easy to do throughout the day, at the desk, while watching TV, etc.
    Hope some of that works for you too! Best of luck!
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    jmatt
    jmatt reacted to torus_ot in Ready to start... but how do I even?   
    The answer is - walking. Normal speed but include 10sec burst of speed walking. In a week or two you will be able to speed walking 20 and 30 sec intervals.
    Then you can try to jog - it is very similar to walking, but there is an interval when your both legs are of the ground. It is not easy switch from sedimentary life style to active moving but it's worth it. I know what I am talking about - I did this switch when I got 55yo
     
     
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