Wk 2 Run 1

[buddie17]

Ok, bagged my 4th run today!! Found it a little tough to be honest, and ended up with bad headache afterwards.... maybe I need to take a drink with me? But feeling very pleased with myself.... next run Tuesday 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Hope everyone has a good week next week.

Bud x

[GingerBohemian Graduate]

Jancanrun has the great tip of half filling a bottle of water the night before and leaving it in the freezer overnight then topping it up in the morning and taking it with you.

Headaches are normally dehydration.

I have a mug of water before I go and take the bottle with me as well

[Wannabefit19 Graduate in reply to GingerBohemian]

I used this tip also it is brilliant on hotter days

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

You really should not need to take water with you on these runs..no real need to take water on anything less than a 5K run.( Unless you are running somewhere really really hot.. !) Hydration all the time is essential and not just on run days

It could have been that or anything else really.. a less than restful night or just slightly under par...You did well... just take it slow and very steadily.. and you will be fine

[buddie17 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Oldfloss! I'm going to make sure I drink more water from now on 💧💧💧

[Ashleev Graduate]

I'm by no means an expert, but stiff neck/back muscles are my number one headache cause. I need to stretch them regularly to prevent headaches.

Also well worth drinking extra water in the couple of hours before a run- to be on the safe side!

It's also possible you've just exerted more than you're used to - extortion headaches are a thing I believe! Keep an eye on it and see how you go!

[buddie17 Graduate in reply to Ashleev]

Thanks, yes I feel neck and shoulders are a bit tight now you mention it....!

[Wannabefit19 Graduate]

Firstly well done - you are doing this like us all - I too suffered with headaches when first running ( in on wk 7r3 ) and now drink lots of water each day as need it before and after runs . Heard on here good hydration also helps with reducing cramps etc - again this helped .

Keep running and drink lots more .

[buddie17 Graduate in reply to Wannabefit19]

Will do. I prefer to run early morning, so I'm probably dehydrated to start with!! I'll up my fluids! Thanks

[dubnde in reply to buddie17]

I run in mornings too. I just make sure to drink water all the time even on days I don't run. I never used to drink much water. Now I go through two litres/day easily. First thing I wake up is half a litre of water.

Just a thought💦💦

[LizzelBizzel]

I normally drink at least a pint half hour before I go, I always find carrying a drink of it of a pain in the bum !

[buddie17 Graduate in reply to LizzelBizzel]

Ok thanks, i think I probably didn't drink enough before! Thanks

[Vixen67 Graduate]

Yep it's the old water thing drink plenty throughout the day etc you end up going to the bathroom like a race horse I read once but it's definitely the answer ... I drink a glass before heading off and it's normally grand til I get back 🐶🏃🏼‍♀️👍

[buddie17 Graduate in reply to Vixen67]

Brilliant thanks for replying 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Surreyjelbel Graduate]

Well done, bud. I also did Wk2 R1 today but really did not feel like it as out drinking at friend's 50th yesterday. Drank plenty of water before I went. Hey - We did 4 runs in a week - go us!!!!

[buddie17 Graduate in reply to Surreyjelbel]

Yay we did!!! Keep up the great work 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️