Yes, I'm well aware that I haven't been posting lately (even my Dad called me out on it this week -- thanks, Dad), but it's been a very stressful and emotional few weeks for me and this blog just wasn't that important. But I have been running and keeping up with the Couch to 5K program.
Today was the dreaded Week 5 Day 3 -- the first "long" run: 20 minutes, no breaks. Let's just say I was able to hit "Complete Workout" on the app, but it didn't feel like it. Going into the run, I was certain I wasn't going to be able to complete it. I mean, I had NEVER run anything close to 20 minutes in my entire life. I felt pretty good starting out and even around minute 12 I was kinda impressed. I thought maybe I could do it, until I started getting a super painful cramp near my diaphragm. At minute 14, I had to stop. It was just too painful. I actually had to stop, double over for a few seconds and then had to walk. I was not happy with myself. At minute 17, I decided to run again, but had to stop at minute 19 -- with 1, 1 freaking minute to go.
So like I said, I can say that workout is over, but I'm pissed I couldn't run the whole thing. How can I avoid these cramps? Anyone have any advice?
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