Ouch!

[Polly2810]

Ok wk 2 run 2 done...just about!! Legs feel like lead so not sure if stretches or nice bath or both? Hard work ...but I did not stop!!! 😊

[bareliz]

Very well done. I'm no expert but if your legs are just tired but not painful, then I think that's normal. Nice bath and rest sounds good and maybe some stretches on your rest day tomorrow? I do a bit of yoga which I find helps. You are building stamina now - so keep it up.

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to bareliz]

Yeah think they are just in shock!! 🤣😊 how will I ever do longer?!?

[bareliz in reply to Polly2810]

The programme really works. I am amazed at the end of each week and I've just finished week 6. Take it slow and steady and you will get there.

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to bareliz]

I really hope so!! Just not sure what speed should be going all say slowly slowly but could do with someone to pace me!! Cos a slug took the lead tonight! 🤣🤣

[bareliz in reply to Polly2810]

Ha well the snails were waiting for me to catch up today. I'm still no faster than I was at the start but I am 'running' for much longer - no walking breaks now. As others will tell you, you can concentrate on speed when you graduate. Don't worry if your pace is no faster than a brisk walk, I still have walkers pass me. 😂

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to bareliz]

Haha I'll hold that thought then...hope for me yet maybe!

[Hidden in reply to bareliz]

Agree with bareliz. Well done for not stopping though. That grit helps....😇

[J9_54 Graduate]

Both, the stretching definitely helps me and the bath as long as not too hot is lovely for winding down. Well done you.

[Kittentamer]

Well done on your run. The first few weeks are tough, especially until you get into a proper routine. I know lots of people on here use the 'strength and flex' podcasts on rest days: nhs.uk/Livewell/strength-an...

I do these when I finish my cool down each session instead:

nhs.uk/LiveWell/c25k/Pages/...

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to Kittentamer]

Ah thanks will check them out!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Stretching is essential and before your run, warm those legs up really well... Well done you

[RebeccaSK Graduate]

Well done! I'm a long way from being a competent or efficient runner by any stretch of the imagination - FAR from it - but I don't ever want to go back to those early days! Tired is good - stretches and rest. Bit of a swim tomorrow? I find a spinning class really stretches out the legs the day after a run.

[Polly2810 Graduate in reply to RebeccaSK]

Hmm maybe ..not thought of swimming in between. Sure legs will be ok by tomorrow ready for next one Sunday! 😊