Week 6 run 1...

[Nozza03]

I completed week 5 on Sunday with the 20 minute run. Felt amazing. My legs are still aching though.. I've just worked 2 night shifts (I'm a theatre scrub nurse) but have an overwhelming urge to go for a run. Do I listen to my aching legs and try and rest (I've slept for 3 hours) ready for my night shift tonight or do I go for this run right now? What would you do?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Slow, steady... a gentle route.. it could relax your legs a bit... just go with it. If it feels too troublesome.. just a walk home

Full of admiration for you... great job, great work and running too X

[Nozza03 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you oddfloss, I decided against the run but took your advice and took the dogs for a nice walk instead. I'm worried about getting an injury so decided to go tomorrow instead. X

[Hidden]

There's nothing better than going for it when you feel like it, but go easy as you've worked hard already night shifts wow, full of admiration for that effort in a pressured environment. You know what real pressure is so try it with your 'enjoy' hat on, and if it becomes an 'endure' hat, then slow down, chillax and try another time, if your legs won't carry you. Serious kudos for even thinking of it...👍

[Nozza03 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Great advice thank you. I'm going to run tomorrow now. My new trainer will be here by then. Xx

[Hidden in reply to Nozza03]

Good luck with the run and do take it easy with your new trainers, don't want blisters....