Week 2

[twigg]

Have done week 2 x3 runs but struggle on the 4th x 90 sec run for each one my legs feel like lead. I am running every other day so more than three times in a week should I cut it to three times and have an extra day off, during one week?

[LMS2110 Graduate]

Well done for getting out there and trying! Yes, it's perfectly fine to take an additional rest day or two if that's what your body needs to fully rest and recover. The 'alternate day running' is only a guideline ... You will find that many, many folk on here keep their 2-day weekends, and others simply do the programme from different starting fitness levels, ages, weights etc. So, customise the plan to suit you. Just as long as you do three complete runs for each week of the programme, your body will then be ready to move on to the next week

Be aware that at some stage your mind will need as much convincing as your body ... So its a 50:50 battle - mind and matter!

Lots of luck with your next outing, hope your legs soon 'lighten up'

Cheers, Linda

[LMS2110 Graduate in reply to LMS2110]

Just re-read that and maybe it wasn't as clear as I thought! What I meant to say is ... Treat every 'Laura Week' as a 'stage' or 'section' rather than a literal, 7-day week. So, 3 completed runs in each stage, and you will be ready to move onto the next stage ... ie, it's not really 'day' dependent. Go with your body's flow - if it needs 2 days to recover, then allow yourself the recovery time. You'll be safer from pain and injury too if your body is recovered! All the best

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Well done too for getting out and trying - often getting off the couch is the hardest part of this whole program.

But it is exactly as Linda said - it's vital that you listen to your body & if you need extra rest then take it.

Another thing which is so easy to overlook is the need to stretch out your legs at the end of each session... just search stretches on here and you will find loads of hints, alternatively look back on the NHS site for Strength and Flex program and watch the Flex videos - these will show you the stretches you need to be doing...

Although I do know what you mean about lead legs though - it's often best to ease off the pace and allow time to recover/adjust. But keep with it & you will surprise yourself - your body can cope - just a few aches and pains at first which is why it's so important not to overdo it.

Good luck & happy running

[twigg]

Thankyou I appreciate your help