W4 r1

[Nicolahall84]

Omg what a killer! Not the 5 min runs but my knees and hips! Can anyone recommend exercises that will help?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

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

These do help

Warm up well and stretch after each and every run...

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

Try these too on rest days

nhs.uk/Livewell/strength-an...

A lot to take in I know..but if you get into a routine with this.. you will feel the benefits

Slow and steady.. you are doing well

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Big target for me next week. I'm guilty of not stretching properly after a session. Need to get into a habitual routine on this. Chastise me!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to sallenson]

You will do it from now on... Honestly, it makes things a lot easier and really stands you in good stead...Stretching after your runs is well worth doing...

The thing is, all the exercise etc and the running aid you in the event of injury, ( not necessarily running related) or illness... recovery for many of us is faster and easier because of our physical state

You really are, worth it

[sallenson Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Aww thx hon! I'm good at doing core and leg strengthening sessions on my "rest" days tho; they're definitely helping. Just need to stretch a bit more religiously.