Week 4 Run 1 - Going backwards

[Richard7]

Felt like week 1 all over again. Managed first and second run in this Run but faltered at the last two. Hoping run 2 goes better. Some serious stretching exercises required to loosen up the legs. Noticing my breathing more and trying to get it right. Onwards and upwards.

[Blitzy Graduate]

I found it harder too towards the end. Stretching on rest days seems to help.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Blitzy]

Every day... stretching and stamina and strength exercise, on rest days and stretches after every run. If you are struggling a tad.. just pull back and slow right down

[Nursebeverley]

I'm struggling with week 4 too I'm ok at the 5 min runs but the shorter ones hurt let's keep going x

[Richard7 Graduate in reply to Nursebeverley]

The first 5 minutes was a bit of a struggle and the break between did not seem long enough. Was determined on the 2nd 3 minutes but the mind could not will the legs on any more when the last 5 minutes kicked in I had pretty much given up!! I am encouraged though because that is what happened to me week 1. If I can nail the 2nd 3 minutes on Wednesday then I have a chance on Friday - asthma review next week it's either going to be really positive or.....!

[Nursebeverley in reply to Richard7]

Positive thoughts we can do it 😝

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Richard7]

It is going to be fine!!! Believe it!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Nursebeverley]

Do keep going, but slower than an old snail on a go slow

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

a) stretching after every run is essential, and b) just breathe... don't try, don't overthink..just do what you do every day

Just go really gently.. relax and move forward confidently! You can do this We are right there with you

[Richard7 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks I suspect the new running shoes encouraged me into a faster than normal jalk (my name for a cross between a jog and a walk)!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Richard7]

I know.. I love it... I have added some great words to my repertoire after being on the forum..

New shoes... always wonderful!

I had a bad experience though once.... bouncing running shoes..they caused me to over run or rather over bounce....

healthunlocked.com/couchto5......

Not good !!

Yours seem to be just fine