Wk3R2 one word ...Tough

[Lessofme]

Completed Run 2 of Wk 3 today and it was tough. I'm sure my knees were screaming at me. Run 1 went fine but not this one. I think I should have left an extra days rest as yesterday I did some cycling and my legs felt a bit tight. Never mind we live and learn. I completed it and I will do Run 3 .... Maybe in a day or 2 😉

[Irishprincess Graduate]

The cycling probably contributed but make sure you stretch after each run nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...

and take an extra rest day if you feel you need to. There's no hurry to get through the programme so take your time.

Well done on the run 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Extra days needed, then take them,,, your journey, your way

Cycling uses different muscles too, so as her majesty says, good stretching helps..

Slow and steady, and listen to your knees... we really 'kneed' them to be on our side..( see what I did there ?)

Well done on your run !

[agedsnailspace Graduate]

Definitely take an extra rest day if you feel the need. You are still in the early stages of the programme and your body will still be adjusting to the new demands. As well as that though, are you wearing proper running shoes? They really do make a difference! I would definitely invest in some if you haven't already. Last point, make sure you are not overstriding, too long and pace will put extra stress on your legs and joints, so little steps.

[Lessofme Graduate]

thanks for all the replies - it is early days you're right and I'm impressed that I've even got to Wk3! Yes, like what you did there Oldfloss and I don't think overstride is my problem agedsnailspace ,,proper baby stepper me haha and I thought my shoes were running shoes but I'm now wondering if perhaps they aren't ..need to check that. Anyway thanks for feedback and support I'll try Run 3 tomorrow ..... nervously biting nails