W1R2 - rain, tracking, and how to stretch...

[Jay_Gee]

Well mentally it was easier getting out the door, then I realised it was raining.... The run felt slightly tougher than my first one though!

Can anyone recommend a suitable mapping / tracking app to use? I'm interested to see if my pace is higher (hence explaining feeling tougher), and also I like to see if I'm going further (faster walking bits?)?

Also, does anyone have a link / recommendations to a simple set of stretches? Need to be idiot proof.

Thanks for the support!

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Mapmyrun is good but don't worry about your pace at this stage. Just concentrate on getting through each run. Try these stretches,

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

And well done on getting the second run done 🙂

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

This guide may answer many of your questions healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[Razouski]

I use mapmyrun, but didn’t use it at the start of the programme. The last thing you want to do is get hung up about speed or distance. The important thing is to walk and run for the required amount of time taking it slow and steady.

runnersworld.com/the-body-s...

I use these stretches before leaving the house and starting my 5 minute walk before every run, then do static stretches afterwards.

Good luck with the programme and happy running.

[Millsie-J Graduate]

There is much debate about stretching pre run. If you decide on these they should be dynamic stretches. I do a simple warm up of the joints head to toe. After your run ensure you do stretch as per those suggested by IP above. After a while you will develop your own little sequence.

[c1air3 Graduate]

Ive just completed week 1 session 2 and also found that harder than the first one. Hopefully things will get easier

[Nesha123 Graduate]

I use Runkeeper and I did all the way through C25K, not to keep an eye on my pace but so I knew the distance 😊