R1 W 2: Was looking forward to my run tonight... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

133,235 members158,947 posts

R1 W 2

bertiesugar profile image
bertiesugarGraduate
2 Replies

Was looking forward to my run tonight. Treated myself to new running trainers. Should have taken it easy but tried to keep the same pace as last week and had pain in my left lower calf - I had done the usual stretches and walking. After 15 mins wlking decided to try again but this time by just doing a tick over jog. Managed to last 20 mins and complete the session. Whilst i bed the new trainers in I will just do this pace and gradually increase the speed - any thoughts tips

Written by
bertiesugar profile image
bertiesugar
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
2 Replies
Bluebirdrunner profile image
BluebirdrunnerGraduate

Well done bertiesugar...no need for speed during your c25k training. You just need to successfully complete each session. By running slowly at a nice steady jog, you should be able to do this. The plan is designed to gradually increase your stamina and every run builds you up for the next one.

Good luck with W2 R2 after your rest day. Take it nice and steady 😊x

IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

Have you read the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... which will give you many pointers.

Build your stamina first and then after graduation you can build your speed.

You may also like...

W?R1 first 7k 🏃‍♂️

finally did my first 7k tonight. Been gradually upping my weeks and did 16k last week in total for...

W7 R1 Take 2! I did it ☺️

20 degrees, a snails pace, new route on my lunch break but got it done 🥵. I still wasn’t in a very

W6,R1&2: Random progress ramblings

This week is going well, I think my freestyle run last week was a real turning point, plus I feel a...

Wk 2 R1

really struggled on the last 90 second run felt like I was just shuffling and the 5 mins walk at...

W1 R1 attempt no. 2

that. I will keep trying and will not go on to run 2 until I successfully complete run 1. Go me 👍