Wk1 R2

[Silver_runner]

Well had a dilemma today, do I go out when I finished work this morning ( shift worker,nights ) or do I go out when I get up? Well the weather made my mind up this morning, rather than run in the cold rain, I went late this afternoon.

Now my first run (wk1 R1)was good, took it steady and no aches or pain, but today.........

Set off on my first 1 minute run, and boy, my chest felt it was on fire, same with the next few sessions,calfs started to ache too,now I'm wondering did I start of too briskly on my 5 minute warm up walk?

Well at the end of the session, everything was back to normal,chest ok, calfs ok even though I felt I had lead legs.

Now looking forward to my rest day and raring to go again on Thursday

[Hidden]

Hi Silver, I'm no expert, but were you going a bit too fast? I had this problem on some of my earlier runs and still do have to remind myself to slow down.

Also, v impressed with anyone running when they're working nights. Good luck with run 3.

[Silver_runner in reply to Hidden]

I don't think so, I've ran before but quite a while ago, but my thoughts were as I said did I walk too fast on my 5 min warm up?

[Tracey001 Graduate]

Well done for persevering! I'm sure many would have given up but it's great you stuck with it. Hope you have a good and well earned rest day.

[misswobble Graduate]

Warm up walk is supposed to be brisk as you need to be hot before you start running. Warmed up muscles help prevent injury. You can take a longer warm up if needs be.

I hope all goes well for you on Thursday. Don't go too fast! Slow is fine