Week 6 Run 1 first morning run! ouch

[Michele2017]

Just got back from run 1 and it was harder work, not impossible but a bit trudgy. SLOW and steady. Hips and knee were achy. I think I am an evening person. I get no sleep and breastfeed all night so I feel dehydrated and tired in the morning. I think it takes me the day to stretch out (i'm constantly chasing my children) and to hydrate. I drink lots of water when I get up but didn't want to today incase I needed to wee.

Anyway all done. Good point I had on grey stripy running leggings, beautiful purple jacket and china blue top. So looked the part even if i didn't feel it! X

[triumphbabe Graduate]

Most people find this a difficult run, i know i did! Runs 2 &3 will be much better - slow and steady!

[Michele2017 Graduate in reply to triumphbabe]

thank you, I was prepared for this to be difficult so be nice to enjoy the rest of the week xx

[alikayV Graduate]

Yes I found this one quite difficult. Seems odd really as the run before is a solid 20 mins and this one is broken up with a couple of walks and less running overall! Maybe it’s just better not to stop once you get going! I’m spurred on by reading people’s W6R3 triumphs! 😁

[Michele2017 Graduate]

yes really looking forward to next 2 runs. today was 4 minutes longer so maybe that has something to do with it? Keep in touch x

[Seasidepanda Graduate]

Amazing that you can run and look after tiny ones like that! I’ve only just started and my youngest is 5!!

Well done you, take it easy!

[Michele2017 Graduate in reply to Seasidepanda]

Thank you X just go them both to bed so going to RELAX!!

[Hidden]

Hey you are a superhero doing this especially with breastfeeding too. The downsides of running without correct hydration are very well documented and that can add to the feeling of fatigue. But as a lizard by nature, I also appreciate the worries of the ‘wee’ issues - it’s a difficult balance. But could you drink more before going to bed? the mantra on water is drink today for running tomorrow....

But superhero - you got out, slow and steady is all you need, there are no prizes for being a Usain Bolt here. And as you say you looked the part. Looking it often helps you become it.

Well done you - what a star

[Michele2017 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

What a lovely reply thank you Jan XX Yes I must remember to drink the night before, I forgot that so thanks for the tip. My bladder control is not what it was after 2 kids so i cannot hold pints and pints and don't want to be squatting mid run!!

I think looking good helps, I have more confidence now that I can run a bit so more clothes are needed XX

[Hidden in reply to Michele2017]

Looking good absolutely helps, I now follow ju-ju- and her red lipstick trick. Putting that on just before I go out , makes me think I am a hot runner.... I am not, but every little trick helps!

[Michele2017 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

What a good idea, I wear red lipstick all the time and bright pink etc as I had my colours done a few years ago and i am a jewel winter. But when I run I never wear makeup?! so next run fushia or red! X

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Just slow down...keep it slow and steady..these are runs that you relax into

Looking the part is half the battle.. keep it gentle.. and very, very well done you... super Mama

[Michele2017 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Ah thank you Old Floss, you were in my head today as I scuttled past a girl who seemed to be walking as fast as I was running! Xx I'm doing the next one in evening so looking forward to relaxing into it X

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Michele2017]

Most folk go faster than me.. I always pretend I have already run much further than they have x

[Michele2017 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes a good tactic X thankyou

[Melo_smiles Graduate]

I really found Wk6 R1 hard especially after feeling so great completing the 20min run 😳 well done you and you’ll be finishing Wk6 before you know it! 👏🏃🏼‍♀️👏

[Michele2017 Graduate]

Melo Thankyou, I'm looking forward to the next run. Cannot wait x