Missyyy Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 Hi guys! I need some advice... I'm so disappointed today I'm a beginner overweight runner and so far I've enjoyed the program, but today I really struggled to run... I've been repeating week 5 day 2 for a while, because I just can't run 20 minutes straight. I repeated 8 min jogging - 5 min walking - 8 min jogging 3 or 4 times, then tried to push a little harder and run 9 min, walk 4 and run 9 again. The first time I made it! Last time, I had to stop for 1,5 min and then resumed running... but today, I just couldn't run. My legs felt so heavy and I couldn't breathe well, when I stopped, my side was hurting too... I don't run fast and I tried my best to keep a normal pace, not to push too much. The only difference I can think of is that it's getting extremely hot these days here in Italy, so maybe it's affecting me a bit... but what happened today? I usually run in the morning at around 8 am. Has it ever happened to you? What did you do? I easily lose motivation, especially when it comes to weight loss, but I don't want to this time! I like running and I want to improve myself and be able to run 20 min and more... what can I do? Thanks for reading! RMC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura J Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 I think your being hard on yourself, I know this since I used to be the same way, but my age has cured that! I don't focus on time, but distance, my question to you is: could you complete a 5k without killing your self, just a leisurely pace ? Whether you run/walk doesn't matter, your still completing a 5k!!!!!! If you can't then it's back a week or 2 depending and keep up the progress you will get there! I too am overweight and I cannot complete their mileage in their time allotted either, but I feel I could do a 5k and I am week 8 repeating quite a few weeks over and over! The app works as long as you are in it ! Crabapple 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMC Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Missyyy, How are things going now? I just started week 5 and I was like "what the" when I saw what was in store. I did run the three 5 minutes and was so proud and will push to keep going. I was just wondering how you are handling it. Hope you are doing well and can't wait to hear from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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