W3R1 completed!

[Lee337]

Hi guys/gals,

Wow, I have not long completed the first run of week 3! I am not knackered or anything like that, but my lower legs are aching a fair bit. I will be honest and say it was very tough going at the end...especially half way through the last 3 minute run!! But I understand the importance of pushing on through that pain barrier as that is the most crucial part of the plan, and without pushing yourself you won't get anywhere.

Again, I found my breathing recovery better than when I first started this two weeks ago and that certainly gives me hope and confidence that I'm slowly but surely improving and will get there in the end!

Day of rest tomorrow and then I will do my 2nd run of week 3 on Sunday (all being well, that is!)

[davelinks Graduate]

Well done Lee!

Make sure you stretch afterwards, these niggles do come on in early runs, hopefully they will fade as you body adapts to running, but minor aches & pains are common in running, if you get any really bad pain you must stop, only run through mild aches & pains, there's a tad more stress when running, make sure the shoes have good cushioning..😊

[Lee337 Graduate in reply to davelinks]

Cheers Dave!

Yeah I have great trainers. I went into the city and got my gait measured then bought a decent pair of trainers. They are so light and comfotable, I hardly know I'm wearing them and yet they have loads of cushioning.

[africanali]

Well done. I had thought you would be running tomorrow. I am taking today as a rest day and will try tomorrow to get through the week 3 run

[Lee337 Graduate in reply to africanali]

Cheers africanali. Nah, I always make sure I have a rest day between my running days, so having done w3r1 today I will do my w3r2 on Sunday.

[debze Graduate]

well done! Fantastic progress! Just behind you haha and I can feel my fitness improving too, just slightly, but it's a real motivator! A bit dubious about week 3 but I'll go on Sunday as I have a long day at work tomorrow.

[Lee337 Graduate in reply to debze]

Nice one debze. If I listen hard enough I think I can hear ya panting right behind me!! lol Keep it going gal.

So we will be out running together on Sunday then? Sounds good to me!

[Vanessa291 Graduate]

Sounds like you're doing great 🌟

[Lee337 Graduate in reply to Vanessa291]

So far so good Vanessa!

[lightweightkate Graduate]

Brilliant and it's great when you start to see some improvements in how you feel. You will get there 😀 Good luck on R2 Sunday....

[Lee337 Graduate in reply to lightweightkate]

Thank you kate!

[Donkeywhistler Graduate]

I had quite a few issues with shin aches and calf muscles in the early weeks (up to week 5) but I rested and re-did a few weeks to build on my muscle strength. I just knew I wasn't fit enough physically to move on. It all worked out and since w5 I have been ok. Don't be afraid to adapt the programme to suit you. I doubt many manage it in the 9 weeks. I'm on W9 this week and it has taken over 5 months to get here. Just keep swimming...

[Lee337 Graduate in reply to Donkeywhistler]

Thanks for that good advice!

[DrDremyi]

That’s great, we’ll done. Wish I could offer advice on the pains but will be keen to see how you managed to get past it.