ironeye said:
Evening all, i just went out for my first 1.5mile run and it was a disaster i nearly passed out after only 200metres this little episode soon passed then i had to keep walking because my lungs were in such pain, Is there anything to take that pain away?
Many thanks
Andy
If it hurts its probably supposed to. Practice will eventually make the pain go away.
I started back in the begining of January and had to stop after 0.5 mile, just had my 1st assesment and got 14mins17secs (crap i know, but its better than it was).
I found the treadmill really helped because of pacing. Start off at 8kmh, its a slow pace but if you maintain that steady for 20mins or so you'll start to get a bit of a base fitness level.
I now walk for 2mins, do the 8kmh for half a mile (800m), stop, stretch. Then i alternate 8kmh for 2mins then 11kmh for as long as poss (11kmh being the speed i need to be going at to get my target of 12mins). I keep this up for about 20mins. Also ive started going out cycling on days im not running as it keeps the cardio up but doesnt leave my legs fooked.
Its disheartening at first but just stick with it, it will get easier.