Wk5 down..Wk6 Stalled!

[Jbsaf]

Hi Guys

Over the moon I did the 20min run of wk5 on Saturday and at a decent pace I thought too for me..(sub 10min mile)..but then Sunday I hurt my back..(a pulled muscle I think!😫), so i couldn’t start wk6 in Monday😩. Felt bit easier today so attempted run1 but soon as I picked the pace up my back hurt!😞 Anyways being a trooper, I rallied and dropped pace..5mph..did the 5mins run and just kept going and OMG..30mins went in the bag!!🤸‍♀️💃🤸‍♀️💃

I’m so happy at my progress😁. Mega motivated now! I know it’s a slow pace but I felt good and strong and I’m all over that speed now..wait till 9wks..I’ll whoop ass that time!!!!🏎💨

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Do you know about the 10% rule which experienced runners use to make sure they do not increase their training load by too much? If not, I suggest that you stick to the plan, or you will be increasing your injury risk considerably.

This post explains why the training plan is progressive healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Take care.

[Jbsaf in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Hi..I didn’t know all that so thanks for taking the time to explain! I’m an eager beaver and obvs keen to get better, but not at the risk of an injury.

I do feel stronger already and I can tell my stamina is building so i know the program is working.

I will try to pace myself and not get carried away!

Thanks again!🙂

[triumphbabe Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Absolutely fascinating! I don't feel so bad now that I run at little more than walking pace

[RuthL Graduate]

Yes, listen to IannodaTruffe and keep going with the program. Don’t worry about pace at the moment, you’re just building up your running ‘muscles’ at this stage. Speed will follow.

[misswobble Graduate]

We did say “slow and steady”😧

You have to take care! listen to the advice

Hopefully no harm done and you’ll be ok 🙂💪🏃‍♂️

I know, nag nag nag 😁

[Jbsaf in reply to misswobble]

Haha..I’m fine, recovered tip-top, but I welcome a nag if I’m doing it wrong!! I’ll take it steady..thanks!😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Another nagger here.. keep it slow and keep it steady, you will be amazed where you get to x

[Jbsaf in reply to Oldfloss]

I’m taking heed of your words!

I’ll stop rushing..I just got ahead of myself but no harm done and I’m back sticking to the program!😁

[misswobble Graduate]

The thing is though you can so easily get injured if you do too much, and it’s easily done. Our running legs have to get built and it happens gradually.