I'm sure we've all been struggling to get past that formidable barrier, and I think its something to do with lack of glycogen or too much fluid loss, which can lean to muscle cramps and general fatigue.Yes. I’ve been running on and off for about four years, I started with Couch to 5k in 2016 and did race for life after it. I sort of let it slide after that though and only did occasional quick runs around the block and started doing more strength training instead. When lockdown happened I decided with gyms closed to work on it getting back into it properly and fairly quickly got back up to 5k. Then I decided to improve on that and am now aiming for 10k but seem to be stuck at about 7k at the moment, I can’t really get passed that and if I try to ‘run through it‘ I feel like im going to faint. I know it’s just the wall again, but it’s never lasted so long in the past. Any advice on how to get past it would be appreciated.
At the moment I’m running 5k in under 40 minutes.
Thank you. Im quite lucky in that I don’t get cramps, just a real overwhelming sense of fatigue. But only after 5k. Up until then I’m fine. I’ve noticed that if I dont eat a lot in the days before it makes running harder.I'm sure we've all been struggling to get past that formidable barrier, and I think its something to do with lack of glycogen or too much fluid loss, which can lean to muscle cramps and general fatigue.
I suppose it also depends on pacing and the kind of terrain you're running on - flat, hilly or both. Add to that the weather conditions - cold, warm, humid; and your general sense of well-being. In other words are you in the right frame of mind.
It doe take time and patience, and trial & error, but you will break through the wall. And once you've done it a couple of times the rest of the run is a breeze
Good luck!
I'm the same tbh, I'm quite happy plodding along on a 5k. Not very fast either. But everyone runs for different reasons and gets different things out of itThanks for the mention!
I’ve always been a terrible runner. When I was younger I couldn't even run between two lamp posts! However the other year I decided to train to run to 5k without stopping and actually did it. I loved how it made me feel and being able to accomplish a fitness goal that felt so out of reach was incredible. Unfortunately, I haven't really improved too much since then but still regularly run.
My goals are:
- run 5k in under half an hour
- run a 10k without stopping
Does anyone have any tips to reach either of these goals?
I’m so glad this was made!
Do you have a running watch? Is it a garmin? If so I would recommend Garmin coach.Thanks for the mention!
I’ve always been a terrible runner. When I was younger I couldn't even run between two lamp posts! However the other year I decided to train to run to 5k without stopping and actually did it. I loved how it made me feel and being able to accomplish a fitness goal that felt so out of reach was incredible. Unfortunately, I haven't really improved too much since then but still regularly run.
My goals are:
- run 5k in under half an hour
- run a 10k without stopping
Does anyone have any tips to reach either of these goals?
I’m so glad this was made!
For me I often actually wonder if I like the running part at all...I think I don't mind it, but it's the side effects that I love. Sleeping better, eating better, feel happier, feels great to get some air and feel like I've achieved something that day, feeling fitness improve...definitely really helps regulate MH as well, especially in the darker months where many people struggle more (I really do)What’s so good about running when you get into it ? Is it really good once you start and get past the barrier ? How do you feel ?
ThanksFor me I often actually wonder if I like the running part at all...I think I don't mind it, but it's the side effects that I love. Sleeping better, eating better, feel happier, feels great to get some air and feel like I've achieved something that day, feeling fitness improve...definitely really helps regulate MH as well, especially in the darker months where many people struggle more (I really do)
I don’t have one but I was planning to get one in the Black Friday deals! Do any of the Garmin watches track your general heart rate for anxiety purposes? I want one that would also tell me to breathe properly haha.Do you have a running watch? Is it a garmin? If so I would recommend Garmin coach.
If not, there are a lot of training plans out there to help, I followed a vitality 10k plan to get my 10k under an hour (this one )
But they also have a beginners 10k plan here:
The improvers one helped me get about 3/4 mins off my 10k time so they are good
Some run for the fun of it, some has a healthy option, and others for competitive reasons.I'm the same tbh, I'm quite happy plodding along on a 5k. Not very fast either. But everyone runs for different reasons and gets different things out of itwhich is why it's so great!
There is a 'bridge to 10k' app I believe that follows on from the couch to 5k, I haven't used it myself but my sister used it for her 10ks and it worked a treat
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