Ouch: So .... I did my first 4 weeks doing this... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

132,606 members158,681 posts

Ouch

huggit profile image
4 Replies

So .... I did my first 4 weeks doing this in my lounge/kitchen back and forwards then went on holiday did wk rn 1 outside then next 2 jogs on treadmill just did week 6 run 2 outside did around our housing estate but found it really hard as quite hilly...... Not sure about run 3 this week 25 minutes my legs were in agony going up the slightest hill"....any advice....?...

Written by
huggit profile image
huggit
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
4 Replies
huggit profile image
huggit

Some great ideas thank you

grannyjudes profile image
grannyjudesGraduate

thats amazing and made me smile , what determination, you deserve and will succeed

Hills are just hard and if you're not used used to them they do make your legs hurt, even slight inclines ! Either practice little ones until you can do them or avoid them. Well done on your progress so far, surprised you haven't worn your floor out though...

agedsnailspace profile image
agedsnailspaceGraduate

Little steps on the hills! You need to really shorten your stride length and work your arms (think imitation of Thomas the steam engine!!). The small steps will make it feel like you are going SO slow, but slow is just fine. Good luck, let us know how you get on.

You may also like...

Ouch

will book for physio next week and hope to sort. Run 1&2 completed fine. Run 3 left knee buggered....

Ouch...

Just in from the first week 5 run and I found this one really hard. I ran a new route today so maybe

Ouch!

Ok wk 2 run 2 done...just about!! Legs feel like lead so not sure if stretches or nice bath or both?

Ouch!!!

Ouch

(tripped over my shoe not done whilst running) As I was only on week 4 would it be better to start...