Hello everyone. I am a newbie to this site and need some help. I am have been inactive for a year due to neck injury and want to start a running program. My aim is to run a 5k by Sept 24th. I have just started, a week ago, an app I found on Apple for learning a 5k- 3x week 5 min brisk warm up, than 1 min run, 1 1/2 min walk for 20 mins, finally cool down. Week 1- Changes after that. Prob is sometimes I have more than 2 days inbtwn program and having hard time breathing toward end of 20 mins. What to do?
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- Thread starter danu
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Hi Danu,
As a trainer it drives me mad when people dont follow my plans exactly, so if it says run 3 x a week, then run 3 x per week
No reason why you cant add 1 extra session and do some strength training or a bodyweight resistance workout to add a bit of strength, which will help improve your running.
Breathing when running - the key here is regularity, i tend to go with 3 steps in, 3 steps out for a breathing rhythm.
20 mins for a beginner is hard work though so not surprised you're feeling it towards the end of your workout. Well done and keep us updated on your progress
hope this helps!
As a trainer it drives me mad when people dont follow my plans exactly, so if it says run 3 x a week, then run 3 x per week
No reason why you cant add 1 extra session and do some strength training or a bodyweight resistance workout to add a bit of strength, which will help improve your running.
Breathing when running - the key here is regularity, i tend to go with 3 steps in, 3 steps out for a breathing rhythm.
20 mins for a beginner is hard work though so not surprised you're feeling it towards the end of your workout. Well done and keep us updated on your progress
hope this helps!