Slow as a turtle! (Maybe slower) W3R1 DONE!

[vlmiller1225]

I did it!!! And it was much easier than I expected!!! I even felt like I could keep going and was thinking "wait, is that all?!" Granted I was so very slow... which is tough for me because I always want to beat a record... but I'm learning that endurance and stamina is just as important!!!! Woohoo!!!!!

I ordered a knee strap to wear under my knee... anyone use those?? Also doing the strength training program, on week 1 of that! 👍🏻

[Blitzy Graduate]

Well done! That is fantastic! Slow and steady is the mantra. R2 and R3 will fall into place. They did for me last week!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Blitzy]

It is

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Stamina and strength, core strength are essential... the rest follows. Rest days are great for putting in those extra exercises... and of course the stretches after every single run

Very well done you, for the run and realising that...too many folk just push on...and usually end up on the IC!

I cannot help on the knee strap..but I expect someone may be able to help

nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...

These may be useful?

[lostgirl76 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank oldfloss, I'll get back on stretch and flex after your sage advice 😀

[vlmiller1225 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes! those exercises will definitely be added to my off days!!!

Thank You!