Abort abort abort!

[LoungeLizaard]

Morning all - hope you all had a good PR this morning.

I had to give up at this mornings Park Run, due to being in so much pain - in my whole body! At 47 I decided it would a great idea to start HIIT training (first session yesterday), in time it’ll be brilliant and will do wonders for my form, running a ability and speed - but today I can barely walk or lift my arms! Yesterday I had to rest my elbows on the table to eat a toastie!

Maybe a short maintenance run later with some nurofen to ease the muscles!

Next session on Tuesday @6am 🤯

Stay frosty people ❤️

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Oh no!!! Get well soon!! I admire your stamina and effort! I was going to start doing HiiT.. but may reconsider. (Late 40's too)

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to Deals1]

Lol - it’s one of those things you know is going to happen (because you haven’t done anything like that in years) and you know it’ll be a few weeks of discomfort...... but it seems to hurt more than it did when I was 30! Lol.

Onwards and upwards! My problem is I’m supposed to doing a 10k in two weeks, but hey ho. I just need to work through it and take some more man-up pills! Lol.

I would say do it! I started as I know my core is weak so I’m getting more tired than I should be as my legs are doing all the work!

Good luck whatever you decide to do! 👍👍

[Tbae in reply to LoungeLizaard]

Sorry Mitch about this.

Yes it was a 5k, but look at the top tips for an HM eg.

No harm in applying some of them to lesser distances at a given point in your journey for 5k -10K.🤔

Eg one is no exercise, strength stuff 3 days before a run.

Give it some thought and google HM top tips before an event.

Heal quickly Atb.💥🏃‍♂️💥👏👏

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to Tbae]

Thx my friend - I will look those up 👍

[telford_mike Graduate10]

Keep thinking about trying HiiT, but nervous (late 50's). Hope you recover soon!

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to telford_mike]

They do say go at hard as you can to get the most out of it. Being a man, I did exactly that, and the wind almost blew me over after the session - my legs were hammered!

I’d say do it, but maybe after any goal you might have in mind lol. It’ll only help in the long run!

Have some nurofen on standby lol 😂

[UpTheStanley Graduate10 in reply to telford_mike]

See below ….

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

😂 I shouldn’t laugh, but sorry, I am! I know the feeling well. I did a rather hardcore Pilates class recently where we did loads of core strength moves and arm exercises using weights. Woke up the next day in agony, arms as weak as a kitten, could barely lift a coffee mug.

Sorry you had to abort PR - but very wise. It will get better (and less achy) the more you do it (the HIIT) so stick with it, Mitch! But maybe factor in a rest/gentle stretch day after. 😂

Sadie x

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to Sadie-runs]

And why not, everyone else is laughing! I’m walking around like a rusty metal Micky!

I’ve got a stretch session booked on Wednesday evening 👍👍😍

I’ll keep reporting xx

[UpTheStanley Graduate10]

Doing it the day before Parkrun was the only mistake, going at it as hard as you could was the right approach - and young TM, don't worry, I started doing HIIT as part of my short run while crossing the Bridge, it only did me good, and I'm 67 ……

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to UpTheStanley]

Unfortunately the other sessions are in the evenings and I can’t get back from London in time... so that meant I had to do the 6am Friday morning session

[Fatdad71]

Glutton for punishment!!! You'll be bionic in no time.

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to Fatdad71]

Cheers Kev lol - if only I was also worth $6m too 😉

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

Oh dear...I’m almost aching reading this...the results, eventually will be fantastic I’m sure!!

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav]

Hopefully, thanks 👍

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Ooch LoungeLizaard. I'm feeling your pain. I know how much you like your parkrun. Never mind, there's one next week and the week after 😉

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

Hopefully! But there is another HIIT next Friday morning 🤔 it’ll be like this for a few weeks while my body catches up with my great ideas!! Lol

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to LoungeLizaard]

Good luck 🤞. I’m sure it will get easier.

[Lorijay Graduate10]

Take care Mitch... and 47, you're a spring chicken!

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to Lorijay]

A very decrepit shuffling spring chicken!!

[Lorijay Graduate10 in reply to LoungeLizaard]

But still doing it Mitch so 💪💪👍👍 awesome!

[Wizziewood Graduate10]

Oh dear ... but I'm sure you'll feel the benefits eventually!

Hope you feel Ok before Tuesday.

[Dizzysmum17 Graduate10]

Sorry to hear this Mitch. Getting older sucks! Hope you’re back to your (not) old self soon. 😊🏃❤️X

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

Well done starting HIIT, Mitch, but sorry it stopped your fun at Parkrun this week😔...yes, leaving a bigger gap next time sounds a better plan! 😊❤️

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to mountaindreamer]

Not sure if that’ll be possible - all part of life’s getting fitter tapestry lol

[mountaindreamer Graduate10 in reply to LoungeLizaard]

Loving this dedication to fitness! Go Mitch! 💥💥💥

[Jell6 Graduate10]

Well that hasn't sold it to me🤣

The image of you eating your toasty is pretty funny though 🥪

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

Lol - I know when I’m over the initial shock to my body, it’ll be so much better for running and overall body condition.

Eating a toastie without using your shoulders is an experience lol

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

Gosh yes those Hiit sessions are tough, and good to give your body a rest or just a short recovery run the day after.... well done on your focus 👊🏼

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Going to attempt a short run this evening (with Nurofen!) just need to get the muscles working.

Had a couple of recovery protein drinks as well - hope they’ll help! 🏃‍♂️

[Saartjie Graduate10]

Shame Mitch I feel your pain...but that did make me laugh (sorry!) 😂 Maybe take the next session a tad easier. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger right?! 💪💪🏋️‍♂️

[LoungeLizaard Graduate10 in reply to Saartjie]

I hope so - or at least that’s the idea lol