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I’m probably not experiencing a wall like marathon runners do. I mean, they’re real runners, while I’m still a beginner. That said, I find that I’ll be chugging along happily for a bit, then I will feel that I not only need to slow down, but that I just want to stop and lie down on the sidewalk. I don’t even want to have to walk home. It’s so hard to catch my breath and makes things very unpleasant. Am I just trying to go too far? My run isn’t very long at all. Any advice is welcome.
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Slow down to your slowest run and keep going, focus on your breathing, how the ground feels under your feet, a the way a certain bird looks. Anything that will keep your focus and keep you mindful. Sometimes, you’ll break on through it and you feel great again!
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Helen1 said it all. Also, stay hydrated properly to be sure that you’re not hitting a wall because of that. Make sure you’re fueling up properly. But really when you’re out there, what was already suggested sounds right to me.
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I think what you’re going through is normal for a beginner. It’s not a wall. You just haven’t built up your fitness yet. Running is a lot different from walking. You’ll get there! Keep going!
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Keep going, keep practicing. You’ll get there! Walk at times if you need to. You’ll build up your stamina and endurance!
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Updates? Seeing any improvements yet?
How to get past the wall?
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