Natcatvet Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 first time since starting just couldn't finish. The last 5 min segment running was horrible - ran out of juice, sore legs, breathing all out of whack. So disappointed as had been travelling quite nicely. Gonna wait 2 days and repeat early Saturday morning. Don't know what went wrong today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob129 Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Those days happen. How did it go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natcatvet Posted October 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Was pissing with rain at 5.30am! Clothes set out for tomorrow (Sunday!). I'll let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natcatvet Posted October 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Hey Rob - repeated wk4 day 2 today YAY finished. I slowed the last 5 min run section right down but finished. Only error of judgement today was being Sunday my only day off work I slept in and ran mid-morning - NEVER AGAIN oh my god the bloody flies! I was swatting and swerving I think I swallowed one ! Onwards to day 3 Tuesday morning (early!). Thanks for asking how I'm going also. Twobees 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob129 Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 I'm glad to hear that you made it through. 8 weeks is a short time when it comes to getting in shape; so avoiding injury is so important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atamell88 Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanaf Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I know the feeling Nat. Started week 4 tonight and failled miserably. The wind outside slowed me way down. Even the second 3 mins I could only run for 2 and the last 5mins only 1.30 terrible. How did u find the first day of week 4 then btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natcatvet Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Hey Shanaf, having to repeat that session was a bummer but since then all smooth. Just finished week 5 day 1 no hassles - thought the 3 x 5min blocks would fail me. Not keen on the 8 min blocks next! I did give myself 2 rest days after failing in week 4 and repeating so maybe you could try that? It really does seem to get easier in the slow increments - someone said to me it's building endurance so just go slower - that helps too. Good luck on your repeat session !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshi Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Shanaf, just wanted to let you know that slowing down does not mean you failed. Slowing down (no matter how slow) and finishing the interval is the goal right now. Like Natcatvet said, try slowing your pace. I find focusing on breathing in through nose and exhaling forcefully through my mouth takes up all the brain power--no room for doubt, or looking at the time, or what that other person is thinking. When I work on my breathing and landing my foot properly, well, that's all I CAN do until I hear the announcer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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